Busy weekend for yours truly...- The KIPP-South Fulton 7th and 8th grade team won its first game of the season, coming from behind to win 4-3. One of the hardest working players scored his first ever goal to take the lead for good. This guy is someone who would never play soccer if it wasn't offered at his school, he's built like a running back or linebacker, and will be a star athlete in high school at whatever sport he chooses. He loves soccer though, and has a great understanding of it for someone who's only played about ten games in three years. The smile on his face after scoring was one of the best things I've ever seen.
- One of our young referees had to write up his first misconduct report after throwing out a coach and a player during a U12 recreational game. Although the experience is good for the referee, it's a shame that some of the adults ruin these games for the kids. I wish more coaches would realize that the youth game isn't about them, it's about the kids on the field.
- A School of Life student took his first ride on MARTA, Atlanta's public transit system, in order to get home after a game with Atlanta FC. This kid doesn't have a car and his parents are unable to transport him around town to his various practices and games due to their jobs and his younger brothers. He's becoming self sufficient though, and will be able to train and play at higher levels because of it. College opportunities are coming for him, we're just trying to get him ready.
It was a busy weekend, but a fulfilling one...
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