I have recently started a new phase of my life as a soccer dad. Most Saturday mornings are now spent supporting Ryan and his under nine football (soccer) team. I am continually picked up by the kids on that one. Football is Aussie Rules here in South Australia. I stand corrected each time despite associating football with the round ball game.
As with most things I get involved with, I have ended up on the committee. They still haven't won a game yet or even scored a goal, but they enthusiasm is still high. As a parent you support your kids through thick and thin and this is one way I am doing it. They are just reintroducing football after a few years of lack of parent interest. Hannah has missed out because of the gap. Like so many school activities, it is the parent involvement and support that make a difference.
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you will have so much fun as a soccer dad those are fun fun times:)
ReplyDeletesupport of the kids is wonderful, they are our tomorrow
ReplyDeleteGreat choice for the theme, and I agree it will be a lot of fun :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the theme. Supporting our kids is so important. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteHey Colin, I started with T-ball, then both of mine moved to basketball, and at 17 and 20 are still with it.
ReplyDeleteThey both do touch football and oz tag too.
Two very sporty boys I have here.
Hey, my youngest is on his way home from England - on a layover for 18 hours in Singapore.
This takes me back for it was the same in our house, soccer every Saturday till our son left high school. Soccer in the winter and cricket in summer. But not for my daughter. Soccer teams for girls came much later. Never understood that, it is an ideal game for girls. Have a good weekend Colin.
ReplyDeleteTo support the kids is fun & important. Good take on the theme.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
You are so right about kids needing parental support with all things in their lives. And kudos to you for stepping up to coach the team! :D
ReplyDeleteNice take on the theme Colin.. you might have a Socceroo in the making.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!! great take on the theme. Happy weekend :)
ReplyDeleteWow! that's nice of you to spend time and support your kid. Good job! and nice take on the picture too ;)
ReplyDeletePearl - happy weekend
what a great dad u are!! :) these are things that your kids will look back on with a proud heart.
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We have two boy - grown now - but I was spared the dreaded football. Had enough of team sports in school.
ReplyDeleteYou are supportive though - my support was applied elswhere.
Your Donegal history is fascinating. We must have look at Churchill - been through there a few times.
Great support...by all! Team support, coach support...everything in the photo. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteMy Photo Hunt is posted. Stop by if you can, would love to have you visit with me. Have a great weekend.
You go, Dad! Being a supportive parent is very important in today's day and time. They need us. Keep up the great work. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hunting, I hope you can stop by and visit me.
Oh BRAVO for getting involved!! You hit the nail on the head when you said parent involvement makes a difference. I wholeheartedly agree!!
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THAT's great support! Well done...
ReplyDeleteParental support is essential, they need the security of knowing we're behind them whatever happens.
ReplyDeleteAnd anyway, you'll have a ball(!)
What a fantastic way of supporting the team. Great post and have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteMy son was stationed at Ft Eustis so I made once a month trips there to visit him. I believe I had a bad experience with the food there too,...... was chinese food though, not Thai. Have a good one.
Great entry for the theme..Hope you will enjoy the game...
ReplyDeleteIt's hard for a parent at that age, because, as you say, nothing really happens - they just run up and down and seldom even score. But as bored as you may get, remember the kids are having the time of their life out there. It is worth it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant take on the theme this week! I hope that you have a great time with the kids!
ReplyDeleteSoccer dad - best of Scottish luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the badge too, Colin and hope all will be well for all of us.
ReplyDeletevery cool! my parents were never sports parents, so I am determined to give that support to my kids ... at the moment i am a good scout mum .. cub leader with my eldest, but we start gymnastics next week .. so who know where it will go!
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