Why do we play? Why does H ask me all weekend "Have you posted soccer, yet?" "Have you advertised the soccer game yet?"
People have various reasons: to daydream of Olympic (or World Cup) glory? to show off? to dominate and be superior to others? to learn some new skills? to be respected as a member of a team? to talk and joke with new people? to exercise? to enjoy the outdoors?
J and I play to enjoy our children and to help create a positive environment for them. We abhor the "smack talk" of athletes who try to belittle their opponents and clearly divide the world into the winners and the (worthless) losers. We hope that the players who compete fiercely in the context of a particular play will be laughing and complementing each other a moment later.
The good news is that we've been successful. We are proud of the way so many of the soccer kids can be trusted to be kind to the smaller, slower, (older?), or less experienced players. We love the way kids of all sizes, ages and abilities can all come away with a winning experience.
We really mean it when we say, "Everyone is welcome regardless of age, or level of skill or fitness." Join us?
Mon. 7/9, 3-5 p.m. at Howard Park at the corner of Jefferson Blvd. and St. Louis Blvd in South Bend.
Tom Borek
574-302-7865
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