Soccer STUD!

Cooper is playing soccer for the first time this fall.  The first few practices were hard for him because he really didn't understand the rules and he is a lot smaller then the rest of his team mates (we're hoping he hits a growth spurt soon).  So, in the afternoon we have been practicing and he has gotten a lot better.  They had their first game last Saturday and he woke up telling me he was sick and that he didn't want to go to the game. He finally confessed he was scared he wouldn't play well.  After a mighty pep talk and a promise of a pancake breakfast after the game he decided  to get ready and  go.  Needless to say the little stud did awesome! He scored one goal while playing offense and blocked two while playing defense.  The smile on his face was priceless.  He hustled hard and even though he is not the best kicker, he can run fast and steal the ball.  I was so proud of him. I think his confidence grew ten fold after the game! 

 

Isn't he a little STUD in his uniform?!  The next David Beckham if you ask me.  But hey I am a bit partial.:)