Hustle

Ben had his first soccer game this morning (the actual first one on Thursday night was rained out).  It was a beautiful day for a soccer game.  The weather was perfect and everything about it was just great.  Ben moved up in soccer divisions this year so it a bit of a different experience.  Coaches aren't on the field and there are actual referees.  His coach is amazing!  He is a former college player so he actually knows what is going on.  He has actually taught them skills.  Ben has been doing soccer "homework" most nights.  Due to all of this Ben has gained lots of confidence and is really doing much better playing this year.  He did great in the game.  We are so proud of him and how he really got after the ball.  We have seen so much improvement.  

 His favorite position to play is sweeper/goalie.  He loves defending.  He played it for one quarter today and did really well.  Only one ball got past him and stopped several.

His coach has a patch system where the boys earn patches for their practice and work during games.  Ben got the "hustle" patch today for really hustling and getting after the ball.  We are so proud of him and how hard he is working!!