LMS's first soccer practice

The family we stayed with when we first arrived told us about a small soccer league that had just started- the first practice was the day we arrived. So, a week after we arrived, we took LMS to her first soccer practice. It's very low key, and each age group only has one team, so even on game days on Saturdays they're only scrimmaging. For LMS's age group this is perfect since they're still learning the basics. It's also a lot cheaper than the other local soccer leagues.

LMS has watched my youngest brother (who's in high school) play soccer and we've talked about her playing soccer after we moved, and she was excited about playing. Right up until it was time to get on the field and warm up.Then she really wasn't sure about the whole thing and wanted one of us to hold her hand through it. I think all the changes she's experienced lately have made her a bit clingy. They didn't practice Saturday or yesterday and will have this Saturday off as well because of spring break (apparently everyone here leaves during spring break), but last Wednesday she did better than the first two practices. It's good to get her out of her comfort zone and it's so cute to watch her try to do what the coach asks them to do.

run down the field and back

kick the ball down the field

listen to instructions