This week was a totally different story. The boys were so much better keeping up with the ball, blocking it, redirecting it back to their end of the field and even scoring! Gray scored three goals and grinned from ear-to-ear each time, then ran over to me for a celebratory hug.
After the first one, he looked over and shouted to us from midfield, "Now I'm going to score a bunch more goals!" And he did.
All of the team did a much better job staying focused and working really hard the whole game. It's amazing how fast things have clicked for them and I think having a little success (and scoring) has helped them understand what their coach has been teaching them.
In related news, Michael has also been recruited to be the assistant coach. He helps shag balls and sits with the boys on the side of the field so they don't wander off if they aren't in the game. When I looked over at him during the game, there was always at least one boy in his lap, and one had to have a hug from Mike every time he re-entered the game. Adorable.
Gray is #2 in the white jersey taking control of the ball
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