GOAL!

Corbin was so excited to play soccer again this year...especially in the 4-year old preschool league. That is a sure step above last year's "Start Smart" soccer where the kids basically do workshops and learn drills with their parents = no real games. Although 4-year olds are not that great at the skills and strategy of soccer, they are still entertaining to watch! Corbin is #3....and he's become a great little dribbler and an awesome defender! He's scored several goals this season and his last game is tomorrow night!

Listening to coach.

Taking his "breather"/water break. He still cheers his teammates on even when he's not on the field. So glad he's learned to be a good team player/sport... and not just the "star" of the show.

I'm pretty sure Quinton is just as excited, if not more excited for Corbin's soccer games as he is. The first game I literally had to hold Quinton back from running in the game. He's so ready to play next year. He has also learned to be a good cheerleader for his brother's team.

Deagan, on the other hand, loves Corbin's soccer games for a different reason.
The cones.
"Go Corbin!" (We're pretty sure that's what he's saying here.)
Peek-a-boo!
This is one of Deagan's classic faces. The "crusty" is what we call it. When we do or say something he doesn't like he gives us the crusty. Such an expressive kid.
We're sure proud of our big Corbin. This was the season that sure helped him develop into a little athlete. As I type this he's playing soccer in the living room.... even though he knows that's against the rules. "But I'm practicing for my last game tomorrow mom.... I'm gonna score a goal for you!"

Okay Corbin. I'll be happy to cheer you on. GOAL!

Let it begin...

Soccer! As a mother of boys I'm sure I'll have my fair share of soccer seasons.... and they began at the first of September. Corbin started Provo's StartSmart Soccer program, a league designed for 3-4 year olds that teaches them the basics of the game (i.e.- kicking, passing, dribbling, scoring, trapping, the rules). The sessions are designed to allow the parents to work with the kids during "practice" and throughout the week to develop their skills. Half the sessions are to teach skills and the other half are scrimmages. Anyway, it's been a good thing for Corbin as he's barely 3 years old. Here he is at his first practice. Team name: Seattle Sounders (ironically where his cousin Kimball lives!)

Scoring his first goal in practice.

One of his coaches is Zack DeFrancis (who plays for BYU and is from AZ), which Corbin thought was pretty neat.

Learning to stop, or trap, the ball.

Learning how to throw it in... with your hands!

Taking a water break... listening to coach.

On Saturday scrimmages, Quinton loves to sit and eat snacks and watch his brother (and dad) play soccer.... and occasionally he tries to venture off onto the field and steal the soccer balls and cones too.... but that's the little brother's job, right?

Corbin likes to be the self-appointed goalie. They never really taught the kids about the goalie position, but Corbin inherently tried to defend his goal during the first scrimmage and some of the other kids caught on. He's pretty good at it too.

Although, when he sees a chance Corbin's not afraid to go after the ball and dribble it down the field to score. Here he is right after kicking in the winning goal at his scrimmage yesterday.... made his day!

Only 1 more "game" left until the season is over and he gets his medal. Here's a short clip of Corbin dribbling and assisting a goal.

Who knew watching toddlers try to play soccer could be so entertaining?