Soccer Shots

For the past few Saturdays, Daddio has taken Braylen to his first exposure to an "organized sport"  (ha, nothing is organized at 3 years old).  Braylen and 2 other "friends" are learning about soccer from Coach Stephanie through the Soccer Shots program.

Obviously it is indoor soccer in the dead of the winter.   Braylen learns soccer skills as well as words that relate to being a good sport, such as encourage and respect.  

"Squashing the ball"

Learning to dribble, called "tick tock"

Wasn't there so no idea what is happening,
 but I love seeing Braylen following along!

The session lasts only 30 minutes, which is perfect for little 2's and 3's.  Daddio says Braylen listens well to his coach but is also easily influenced by the other kids when they act goofy.  Any experience like this is good for our little self-centered toddler to learn that everything won't go his way.  I also like to see they are having lots of fun!

This is the warm up activity which is to knock down cones.

At the end of every session they do a little Soccer Shot cheer

Notice their adorable, extra long, soccer shirts.  Braylen looks forward to soccer; he insists on wearing his soccer shirt all day.  I have a feeling Saturday morning soccer mom is in my near future...