Fearless Funny Nose Award

Somehow between Halloween and all the other fall activities that kept us busy, I never got around to posting about Jake's second season playing soccer. He had a blast of course and continued to improve his skills. He averaged 3-4 goals per game with the exception of one game where he went scoreless (and was not happy about it). He also occasionally played goalie and started learning how to pass and earn assists and how to play defense (major accomplishments for this age group).

At the end of the season party, Jake's coach (his best friend Sam's Dad) gave each of the kids an award based on their unique soccer playing personality. Jake received the Fearless Funny Nose Award for his unrelenting willingness to go after the ball. Pretty funny considering last year his coach called Jake both "fearless" and "insane". Apparently, that's just his style.

Here he is with his fellow Bandits on picture day:

Playing defense with a power kick:

About to shoot for a goal:

Catch me if you can! Dribbling down field:

Setting up for another shot on goal:

In some ways, I am glad when the season is over and we have our Saturdays free again but then in other ways, I wish the season was longer because Jake enjoys the sport so much, you just can't help but enjoy watching him.