Soccer Tots Rule!

This morning I got up early to go watch my nephew Zeb play indoor soccer. Yep! You read this correctly. My 2 y/o nephew plays soccer! There is a wonderful indoor soccer complex where he lives that provides a soccer program for tots. It's name? You guessed it: "Soccer Tots". The program's primary purpose is to help toddlers develop their motor skills for soccer (i.e. hand-eye coordination, foot work skills, etc.) vice playing teams competitively.

Here's Zeb getting instructions from his coach.

Parents play a key role in the program as they interact with their child as they develop their skills. My brother John and his wife Holly help Zeb work on his skills of throwing the ball back into the game by throwing balls against the wall.

Parents are a major part of the program's success as they encourage their child's development.

"Soccer Tots" runs them through a gamut of drills. This drill has the toddlers running in and out of the hula hoops.

Another fun drill is placing balls in the middle of a parchute as tots and parents work on lifting the parachute, so little muscles can strengthen for play.

Workout is hard work, but there's always time for a water break!

Then it's back to more soccer fun.

Zeb is a natural athlete. He dribbled the ball down the field, and he kept full control of the ball the entire time!

AND HE SCORES!!!! WHOOOPEEE!!!!

I was filled with pride and elation!

I was fortunate to make his last game of the season. All the Soccer Tots received certificates. Here's Zebbie and his proud parents with his award. Waaaaaaay to go, Zeb!