Elizabeth's First Soccer Game

Today was Elizabeth's first soccer game. She did a great job of chasing the ball and trying to kick at it. I loved watching all of the kids playing their little hearts out. It is fun to see them enjoying themselves and trying so hard. 

I know that she will get better and better each week. I cannot wait to see her improve and develop a love of the game. It will be so fun to cheer her on each week! Go Elizabeth!

Elizabeth loved cheering on her team from the sidelines! I love that they trade out the players and make sure that everyone gets a chance to play!

Elizabeth even got to be the goalie for a little while. Unfortunately the other team was able to score a goal, so the coach traded Elizabeth for another goalie. Oh well. I think she did great for her very first time!

Once the game is over, the two teams line up and give each other "high fives". I love that they are promoting good sportsmanship. We are trying to tell Elizabeth is it not so much about winning, as long as she has fun playing the game!

Elizabeth's First Soccer Practice

Elizabeth did such a great job at her first soccer practice last night. I could tell at first that she was a little hesitant and a bit shy, but by the end of practice she seemed a lot more comfortable. She listened to her coach and tried really hard during all of the drills.

They began practice with a bunch of stretches.

The coach taught them about scoring a goal and then each of the players got a chance to kick the ball into the goal. It was so cute to see them all lined up waiting for their turn. Elizabeth is a really good, strong kicker!

Next, they ran some races up and down the field. They made it into a little competition to see who could run the fastest...I was just glad that Elizabeth was getting all of her excess energy out. I just kept thinking about how well she was going to sleep that night!

For the last part of practice, the coach demonstrated dribbling the ball up-and-down the field...then each of the kids gave it a try!

At the end of practice, the kids gathered together in a huddle, and screamed "Avengers!" Too cute!

I love seeing Elizabeth in her soccer uniform. I am looking forward to her Saturday morning games. I have to admit that I am excited to be a soccer mom!