Soccer Sharks

This fall, Charlie and Joseph played soccer at the YMCA again. They were in the 4-5 year old division, and being 5-year-olds, they were the top dogs.

Once again, Charlie LOVED playing. He was our offensive powerhouse, and we lost track of how many goals he scored. Our team (the Sharks) played some teams that seemed to be composed mostly of 4-year-olds, and Charlie tended to really shine against the smaller kids.

Joseph is the one who really surprised us this year. From the very first game, he was one of the better players on the team. He could dribble the ball down the field, he could take the ball away from the other team, and he also scored several goals. He was a good goalie, too.

Both boys take a soccer class as part of an after-school program every Thursday afternoon, so maybe that's where they learned their moves. All I know is that for this athletically challenged mom, it's a lot of fun to see the two Maddux boys leading the team.

Charlie headed down the field (with Joseph, in background, as goalie)


Joseph just kicked the ball in the goal


Charlie kicking it hard


Joseph dribbling down the field


Charlie almost kicked this one in. Notice Joseph set up waiting for the open shot too.


Celebrating another Joseph Maddux score!