Carlos Soccer

Carlos is having fun playing soccer. This is his first year playing with his age group. Usually he plays up a year because of how tall he is and his skill level. This year YDP didn't allow any play ups so Carlos is learning to be patient with a team who doesn't fully understand the game of soccer. Already he is having coaches recruit him at age 9 to play for their team next year but he can't decide between that and American football. He wants to play with his team he has played with since he is 3 and they are considering letting him next year (this would again be playing up 1 year) He may also play for a travel team that has been watching him. Carson said ," Carlos is already being scouted out. WOW!"

Carlos taking a penalty shot. I can't remember if he made it but he had fun kicking it.

Carlos fighting for the ball and trying to dribble it down field. He gets pretty intense.

Carlos passing the ball to one of his teammates.

Carlos running and doing his best to enjoy the game.

Carlos getting into the game. He gets a bit frustrated because not many of his teammates get the idea of soccer. They still just follow the ball. He already knows that if you pass to someone down field you score faster but his team is still learning. It does help that Carlos has a brother that he plays against that is ranked #1 in the state in the 13 year old league. Good practice for Carlos.

Carlos getting the ball turned around and getting ready to run for a goal. He however did not score but was really close.

Carlos again getting the ball and controling it pretty well. This team wants Carlos on their team next year. Both coaches came to Carlos and his dad and asked if he wanted to play for their team next year. Yes, soccer is a very competetive game.