To prepare us as parents, and I as an assistant coach, I read up on the soccer club's home page to find what to expect. Here is what the experts say about coaching 3-5 year olds playing soccer:
- Most players cry immediately when something is hurt. Some cry even when something is not hurt.
- No matter how loud we shout, or how much we "practice" it, they can not or will not pass the ball.
- Somebody will come off the field in need of a toilet. Somebody will stay on the field in need of a toilet.
- The only player to hold a position is the goalkeeper (if you play with one). Don't even consider teaching positional play.
- Twenty seconds after the start of a game, every player will be within 5 yards of the ball.
- Several players will slap at the ball with their hands, or pick it up. Several parents will yell at them not to do that.
- A model rocket that is launched from a nearby field will get 99% of the player's attention. By all means, stop whatever you are doing and go watch for a couple of minutes!
- During a season, you will end up tying at least 40 - 50 shoe laces.
- They will do something that is absolutely hysterical. Make sure that you laugh!
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Matt,
It seems like just yesterday we were watching you leading the pack of half-pint sized pee-wee soccer players down the field. I don't think you stopped to pick the dandelions like some of your teammates. It was pretty exciting to see a goal scored, but usually a few players went in the net with the ball! I remember how your socks came up to about mid-thigh, and your shirt came down to your knees! Harrison will do great, but maybe he should wear elbow pads, because when he runs, his arms go faster than his legs and he might take someone out! Be sure to tell him that his daddy and his aunt broke their fingers playing soccer - so you don't want to touch the ball!
Love, Your sis
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