So a little history. Cole is a natural athlete just like his Daddy. Some things come easier than others but with a little effort and hard work they make it look good. :) Cole has dablled in allot of sports finding what he loves. He raced motocross for years and that is where his heart is. He plays baseball and that is where his talent is. A few years ago he wanted to play football, he was curious and he had friends playing and he wanted to be apart of it. He decided that it wasnt for him at the time, he was young and the hardest part of football for him was finding his aggression. He wasnt ready and that was ok. We moved on.
He quickly forgot whatever it was that didnt work for him. He either forgot it or decided he was past it. So he begged and begged and begged and begged us to let him play again. We had "talks" about it and offered our advice and having our own reservations, we wanted to make sure it was something he really wanted to do. Many of you are probably thinking whats the big deal just let the boy play. Which is one of the thoughts we had, but we also knew it was going to be a huge commitment on all of our parts. Conditioning is everyday. Some people say thats the hardest part to get through, not to mention their out there at the prime heat of summer. Cole was fine, he made it through with ease. We also knew he would have to fight for his spot, he was venturing in unchartered waters. He didnt have the experience the other players had under their belts. This was his first year, starting as a Jr. Midget. The other players had experience with the plays, they knew the plays, they just had to learn a few more. Just build on what you know. Cole was starting from the bottom, new plays, new teammates, new sport, new schedule. I dont take commitment lightly, when you commit to something you stick with it, through the good the bad the hard and the ugly. You work it out and move forward. Then you are left with the most amazing feeling of accomplishment. As a parent this lesson is hard. You want to teach your children the value you get from this, but this is something like most lessons, its most rewarding when you experience it. Its easy to give up especially when you have doubts. Cole has learned one of the biggest lessons with football. He decided to embark on this at one of the most trying times for him. Juggling football with two other sports as well as school and life as a kid. My hat is off to him. Football itself is rigorous physically and emotionally. There were a couple times he felt like throwing his towel in. We easily could have let him, but we didnt and he pushed through. He has felt all is hard work pay off. This has been one of the biggest confidence boosters for him. He went from 2nd string offense and some playing time on special teams and his coaches telling him "We need our better players out there, the game is too close", to starting offense and defense and special teams. He has put his head in the game, he studies his plays, he goes to every practice and he is working his tail off and the coaches noticed.
We are so proud of him and all that he is accomplishing and juggling at the moment. School, homework, football, fall baseball, flag football, fishing and every other little thing he tries to squeeze in. It helps us with weathering the storms of these preteen days because man that in itself is a handful.
We are so proud of him and all that he is accomplishing and juggling at the moment. School, homework, football, fall baseball, flag football, fishing and every other little thing he tries to squeeze in. It helps us with weathering the storms of these preteen days because man that in itself is a handful.
These pictures are taken from my phone since my camera is broken. So im not able to get all up close and personal. :(
Taylor wanted to be part of the action too. So my years at Elk Grove were equipped with a beautiful muddy mess of a football field, no more......the school has a beautiful turf field now and an asphalt track. (Not so sure about that but whatever) I guess it wouldnt be that bad.
Oh and it was an awesome game! No score until the last 2:45 of the game, then it was a fight! 18-12 we won!
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Wow! Sounds like you have a mature boy on your hands. I love hearing parents being involved with their children the way you guys are. I just wish all kids have parents like you so the kids can be like yous. If that makes any sense?
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