After the third week of football I had finally had enough. Practice everyday from 6:30-8:30, late nights for everyone, running to and from has been never ending. I had made up my mind to pull him out and they went to get him and the head coach said "no you can't have him he is one of my best players". So the coach came and talked to me directly and said I understand if you have your reasons for pulling him out but he really is one of the best kids I have out there he listens, works hard, and does what he is asked. So after that I decided to let him continue playing. Since then practice has gone to just three days a week (which helps). Then we got to see a scrimmage and it was fun to see him play. Then this past Saturday Jeff (I was on a youth temple trip) watched his first game. Jeff has dreaded getting him there but has really enjoyed watching him play and they finally have something they can talk about and enjoy together.
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| Jace #71 and his buddy CJ going for a tackle |
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| They get him and Jace ends up on his face! |
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| Somewhere in that bunch is Jace running the ball! |
This was the first game and they ended in a tie 12-12! Jeff says they played great so hope next game is better!
He is a different kid out there playing and he enjoys it so the next two months will consist of a lot of football.
3 comments:
Yikes! That is a LOT of football! But I'm glad that he's enjoying it & that it will hopefully get more enjoyable for you now that he's got games. Let me know if you need me to help with anything, you busy lady!
Go Jace! We might have to come watch a game!
Welcome to the world of YOUTH sports! It is A LOT of work for you to get him there and a lot of work for him too... but the feeling of being on a team, working towards a common goal is something that can't be taught in a classroom or at home. Its great for Jace to belong to the team, and awesome that the coach fought for him. He is a great kid!
I second what Rachel said :)
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