Warming up
Jeremiah and Carter fighting for a goal during warm ups.
Jeremiah's game face
Jeremiah's other game face
Jeremiah on defense.
He didn't let the big kids intimidate him and turned the ball!
The battle for the ball.
Aaron in the background in coaching action.
Pizza party!
Coach Aaron & Coach Jason
Jason's son has been on the same team as Jeremiah for all 3 soccer seasons.
The trophy!
Go Fireballs!
It has been quite a season for the Fireballs. They have improved so much since their first game! They have all worked so hard and fought so hard to win a game. Unfortunately they did not win any games this season. But this group of kids learned a lot about the game of soccer, and they worked as a team, and they were all delightful. Their last game (this past Tuesday) was so exciting! They did terrific and I am convinced would have at least tied, or possibly won, but for some goals that were taken away for technical reasons.
Jeremiah has shown this year that he is really good in the defensive positions. He understands the purpose and knows how to play in position. He is very good at turning the ball and passing it up the field to teammates. Aaron put Jeremiah in goal for the final half of the game when the score was 2-1 (Fireballs down). I was so incredibly nervous! But oh my goodness! Jeremiah rocked in the goal! Honestly. He made about 6 absolutely amazing stops. Once, it was just him with the forward coming toward him. The forward kicked the ball, Jeremiah got down to grab it but somehow it slipped past him so he threw his body around backwards and grabbed the ball with the tips of his fingers just before it crossed the goal line. I cheered myself hoarse!
We have really enjoyed this season. We enjoy getting to know new kids and families as well as continuing to build relationships with kids and families that we already know. Aaron has loved coaching and is planning on doing it again next year.
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