Fall Soccer - U10 Thunder and U6 Blue Dinosaurs

Fall soccer season brought Davey's first time playing and Sophie leveling up to the U10 division. 

Dave decided to take a break from coaching Sophie after 3 seasons to help Davey's team instead. This was his first experience coaching U6 and the boys seemed so young compared to Sophie's age group. It was a bit like herding cats most of the time (which made it really helpful that Dave could actually be on the field with them during the game) but over the season they all gained skills and ended better than they began. Go Blue Dinosaurs!

Miles (a Charlie look alike!), Christian, Noah, Davey, Ian and Coach Dave

Grandparents were able to come out to see one of his games

His main motivator was the snacks

Sophie moving up to U10 meant a lot of changes - larger field, twice as many players, goalies, offsides and co-ed! She also played her first season apart from Emery. Since Dave was no longer coaching he couldn't draft her and they ended up separated. It was hard for Sophie, but she settled into her team well enough and had a great season despite being on the younger end and a girl. In fact, the Thunder ended up taking 1st place in the division!!

Back Row: Girl, Sophie, Chisum, Girl, Colton, Nolan

Front Row: Lorelai, Bowen, Ava, Mason, Jude

On separate teams, but they still found each other whenever their games overlapped

Another 1st place trophy for her collection - up to three now!

Props to the little brothers who have to find a way to entertain themselves during all the evenings spent at the fields for practices and games

Video: Fall 2021 Sports Clips

Fall Soccer 2019 - Shooting Stars & Little Kickers

SOPHIE AND THE SHOOTING STARS: This was Sophie's best season of soccer so far! She has become a great defender, but also scores a goal or two each game. It's been fun to see her really get into the game, where she used to just dance around on the periphery, unsure of what to do. 

This season was also different because Dave was her coach! Even though he has no soccer experience, he has the time and the patience to work with a team of 6 year old girls and they had a great season - winning or tying every game! They also did well in the tournament at the end of the season. We were traveling for the final game and Dave had to have a sub coach for the champion ship game, but the girls came through and won in overtime!!

Left to Right: Dave, Claire, Harper, Emery, Ali, Grace, Eden and Sophie

DAVEY AND LITTLE KICKERS: This was Davey's first season trying soccer. He has been dying to wear soccer shoes and get a turn on the field ever since Sophie started a few seasons ago. For his age group there were no actual teams or games, but each Saturday he had a guided practice and then a short scrimmage with other boys his age. 

His best buddy Jaxon is AMAZING at soccer and outruns everyone on the field. As a result, Davey quickly learned that he could only get the ball if he took the ball down the field the wrong direction to score on the other team's goal or Jaxon would take it. Good thing they don't keep score at this age!

Charlie was a sideline supporter this year. He loves to be outside, so he thought all the games and practices were great. He clapped and cheered whenever someone scored, even if it was the other team. He also didn't try to run onto the field repeatedly, like Davey used to do at this age. 

Watching the big girls play with his little friend Rossi