Sam had his very first soccer session Saturday morning. Five more sessions to go. This is the first year for a developmental league for children this young (4-5). 
The goal, basically, is to get them to understand the basics to soccer and with some luck, take the magnet out of the soccer ball that draws them ALL TO IT AT ALL TIMES! That's always funny to watch. If they can at least figure out what direction they are to go in, that's a BONUS!
I think Sam did relatively good. Some children lost interest and/or got restless. Sam had a few minutes of that, but basically stuck to it. He also had a few moments of PUSHING other kids to get to the ball, even kids on his 'team.' Not that he can differentiate quite yet. But we did explain to him that there is no pushing others. I told him to pretend that he didn't have arms for soccer. Legs and feet only. I think that'll help. As long as he doesn't start KICKING other kids to get to the ball.
Sam received his very own size 1 soccer ball and 'pinny' vest which can turn inside out to either put him on the black or white team. Ron coincidentally found a pristine pair of soccer cleats at the Salvation Army about 3 weeks before i found about this league. They are a touch too big normally, but once the shin guard and soccer sock are on him, they fit great! My friend Christa from Wegmans was kind enough to lend me her daughter Hannah's (who is now 11) shinguards and socks for when she played at this age.
He plays again today and then for a couple more Saturday and Sundays. We'll see how he likes it overall. Now that the weather is cooling off, it will be fun to go outside on our side lawn, or even up at one of the parks, and practice some dribbling skills. i think Sam's into it, so far, from what i can 'feel.'
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