Thundercats Soccer

This is the 3rd season that I've been able to coach Hailey in soccer and I got to do it with Charlie Green (Luke's dad).  We had an amazing season with some really talented players.  It's quite the jump in the level of skill from the 5-6 yr olds to the 7-8 yr olds.  The season was pretty short (just under 2 months...and we were furloughed in the middle with the government shutdown...isn't that nuts!!???!!)  We had a blast though and Charlie and I truly enjoyed spending the extra time with Hailey and Luke. 

The opening ceremony parade to kick off the soccer and football season...you can't see it all in the picture, but all of the teams and the cheerleaders squeezed into a semi-circle...we paraded in and then there was a short ceremony with the National Anthem and a speech from the sports director.  We only had 3 kids from our team show up (two, because of the coaches!) because it was raining and early in the morning.  It made for a long day with our first game later that afternoon, but the concept was neat. 

Hailey-girl in action...she scored the first goal of the season!!!

She loves playing goalie, but it makes me nervous!!!

A few of our games were during the week (hence Leevi in uniform) but most were on Saturday.  There was definitely some juggling in kids going on with Leevi rushing home from work to watch Luke and Kai before our 6pm practice or me picking up Luke Green if Charlie went straight from work to practice...it takes a village!!  Kai was excited to get an extra jersey with her favorite player's number (Alex Morgan #13)

Go Thundercats!!!!  We smoked everyone all season EXCEPT for ONE team that beat us by ONE goal!!!!  It was quite crushing and even though they don't keep score at this age (or even have refs!) Charlie and I had our bubbles popped!  Yes, we thought we were all that and a bag of chips!  :)  We just didn't show up that morning and our kids were out of it.  But other than that day, we were flawless!!!  :) 

 "Thunder Cats, Rooooaaarrrrr!!"  There are quite a few siblings mixed in there!

 Luke and Hailey with a photo bomb from TJ!

 Luke stealing Luke's snack during a game...

 Kai wanted a picture with me too! 

Our end of season party at the bowling alley!

I LOVE that she wears my old number and I LOVE my new "number".  Here's to many more awesome seasons!!!!