Our tiny AF base had one thing figured out correctly--community spirit. Kids knew each other, parents knew each other, we all signed up for similar things, helped each other with car rides and snacks. This May both Katya and Mark wanted to play soccer.
We already knew that Airman Stewart and Airman Kulibert would be coaching a soccer team (I was the one who convinced them to try coaching basketball in the months prior), so we were hoping Mark could be on their team. Katya wanted to be on the same team as her friends Claire and Mary Kate, so we hoped that all our schedules would work out.
The little guys practiced once a week and played once a week. You'd think the weather would be nicer and dryer and warmer by May--but NO:) There were many times when we, as parents, were simply freezing. I had to wear my warmest winter coat and put on a hat (and even make Mark wear a hat) as it was so windy and freezing one time.
Mark became a good little player!
In general, he is so focused and very athletic. His friend, Charlie, was on his team as well, so they practiced A LOT of soccer on our street.
He was one of the midfielders so he could play in a variety of ways.
At the end of the season, in June, we had an ice cream party for the kids. We are so grateful for people like these young lads who are willing to step up and volunteer their time and effort to help the kids learn the sport.
Katya's team was much more serious! Still fun but with more training. Katya discovered this year that she loved soccer and that she actually was good at it. She can run (although she says she gets tired very easily) and she can pass and kick really well.
Her games were super exciting as some of the teams in her age group were very good.
It was especially fun to play soccer with her friends on her team as we managed to align all of our schedules.
And again, I am grateful for parent volunteers who make it possible for kids to play and have fun. It was a great season! RAF Alconbury forever in our heart:)
Lyana.
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