Austin has been doing something very new to him this year... playing football! Since Jared is a rugby man and Austin has always been into soccer, we've never even owned a football at our house.
Austin had never thrown one until a week or two before the season started this year. It's been a good thing for him, learning a new sport, getting to know neighborhood/school friends, staying active, enjoying the outdoors, etc.
I love how playing with the city league has been so laid back and enjoyable. After the competition soccer team he played on the last two years (with a very in-TENSE coach) I am loving this new, relaxed play. I can tell Austin is less stressed too. He was getting really emotional during the soccer season- I think there was a lot of pressure to perform, then sometimes he was let down when he wasn't chosen to start, etc.
I'm so glad that he agreed to play when I suggested it. I couldn't care less if he plays football all his life or has a college career in football (sorry Austin, I love you, but we can pretty much guarantee you won't... unless you want to be the kicker!) and that is fine with me. I just want him to have fun, do his best, and enjoy it. And that's what this season has been for him and for me. A win-win for mother and son. Love that.
5 comments:
I love what playing sports teaches kids. It's great that Austin is willing to get out there and try a new sport and even better that he is having a great experience doing it!
I love city-run sports like this and think it's great that kids can learn how to play these games and have fun without worrying about winning or not.
Love it. Sounds like a great season.
Austin has got to be one of the most well-rounded kids around! I think it is awesome. :)
I think that's really what all this team sport stuff is all about. Teach them to enjoy themselves and work together. Great shots. Glad he is having fun.
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