UPWARDS SOCCER

Fall 2009

Last year, the boys did the "sports skills" class at the Little Gym and loved it.  They were getting a little too old for that class again, so we were able to find a great church based program that taught the kids soccer.  Practices were only once a week with games on Saturday mornings, so great for young kids.  Best of all, Jason and Jacob would get to be on the same team.  Here are some highlights of the season....

The focus of the Upwards program is Jesus.  Students learn bible verses each week, and the coaches encourage the players to exhibit the character of Christ when they play (selflessness, cooperation, self-control, kindness, etc.)  Here, the kids huddle up and pray before the game.

Jason scored at least 1 goal each game.  His record was 3 goals in one game.

Jacob learned the ropes quickly.  We never had a "no you're going the wrong way" moment!

Warm-ups before the game...notice most of the kids are running...mine...walking.

He looks like a soccer player, huh?

I caught this shot after Jacob missed the ball.  Poor guy, at least he was going for it!

Chillin' during his break

 (Upwards does a great job of rotating players so that everyone gets equal playing time).

I think he got that one!

Go! Go! Go!

Tiring out...

and gone!

(Yes, the game is still going on around him)