Coaching

What have I done? Did I really think I am up to this? Just kidding BUT coaching 3 year olds is really going to be a challenge. We had our first meeting/mini-practice yesterday and well it opened my eyes. First of all, I taught dance before so I thought this would be easy. But dance is one thing and soccer is another. In dance the kids are in a confined space INDOORS. There are no distractions, nothing for them to do but listen to you. That and there are no parents around, kids tend to behave better when their parents aren’t around (mine included). Now we’re outdoors and I’m totally outnumbered.

There’s this one Mom that seems really great I’m afraid she would likely be a lot better suited for this- she’s coached lil’ ones before AND she has actually played soccer (8 years). I hope she’s not regretting being on my team.

I hope I get less nervous, I was totally scatterbrained. I rehearsed everything in my head and I think I just got too excited about it, my expectations were really high. Oh well, I’ve got a lot of energy and this is for my kiddo (I hope he remembers and appreciates this one day).

I know if I just do my best, things will fall into place but this may be one of the biggest challenges I’ve ever undertaken. I totally underestimated the commitment.

So now for the good, the parents seem nice (2 Mommies I already know and love) and the kids are adorable. I can’t wait to see them in their lil’ uniforms running down the field/playing with the ants. Everyone seems pretty easy going so I know I can relax (in fact I think I should). We’ll focus on drills and I’ll get people involved and all will be well. I’ve got a strategy so hopefully we’ll get into a rhythm.