I've written before about my husband, who thinks U-6 soccer is stupid. He has some good points -- it's stupid if you take it too seriously and put any pressure whatsoever on the kids. But I say, show them a good time and let the game teach the child. It's a good foundation -- again, if you let the kids be kids.

Observe our first game. Mine were the ones in purple.

Yeah, this was in the middle of a game! Don't ask me what was so fascinating down there.

Fortunately, we won on goals by Julian and Giancarlo. And a really good defense by a young player named Christian (not shown).

I always say, leave your ego at home and pack your sense of humor!

Marlene Sokol, Times Assistant Coach