I got Whitney these red shoelaces to go in her hand-me-down cleats, and told her they'd make her run faster. She didn't believe me, but she loved the new look and I think they did help make her run faster because she played great.
Whitney likes to play goalie because she doesn't have to run as much (that's my girl). She does pretty well in the goal, but didn't see any action at all in tonight's game because the ball never came down her way.
The weather was glorious for the game, rather breezy and not too hot. I know I whine about being too hot all the time, but I also recognize and appreciate the times when it's not!
Lori stopped by the house just as Landon and Randy were getting ready to leave for the game (Whitney and I had to be there early) so she came too (Whitney was very pleased).
I cheered until my throat hurt, and loved every minute of it. I love these girls and am so happy to be one of their coaches. It's so satisfying to see how they improve each game. I feel so invested in their progress and so thrilled by their personal victories that I can't help but see this as a metaphor for life. Heavenly Father knows what we're capable of and wants us to do our best and succeed, so He must feel sad and frustrated when he sees us being lazy or giving up when success is within our reach. This feels so obvious to me when I'm coaching, but not so obvious when I'm trying to push myself in my real life.
Anyway, I've been trying to motivate Whitney to score a goal with the promise of a shake and tonight she got one! Weeha! She was so thrilled (probably because she really wanted a shake) and actually ran faster and almost got another goal later in the game. We all went to JCWs after the game and she got a chocolate, peanut-butter cup shake all to herself (she made sure we knew this). The shake was so huge (this is the small!) that she ended up sharing anyway.
**What do you motivate your kids with?
Are you loud at sporting events?
Have you had a similar epiphany?
What kind of shake would you have gotten?**
Are you loud at sporting events?
Have you had a similar epiphany?
What kind of shake would you have gotten?**
17 comments:
I think it's so cute that you get so excited about the soccer games and the coaching. I can't even imagine, really, it's so far outside my experience or desire. Those girls are lucky to have a coach that's so passionate!
Way to go Whitney for scoring!
They are so lucky to have you! I love to see your enthusiasm about this. Aidan is starting his first group sport (also soccer) next week and I'm not so sure how it's all going to turn out.
You're the best coach ever! I hope Tiago's coach is as excited and devoted as you are :)
His first soccer game is tomorrow...Wish us luck!!!
That grin on Whitney's face in the picture with Lori says it all. Good for all of you for enjoying a great evening.
That diagonal horizon photo is so pretty with the sun shining behind the cloud.
I am continually impressed with your coaching efforts for you kids' teams.
(I hate having my child in goal because there seems to be too much pressure - good for Whitney for liking it!)
wow...whitney really won big with that shake. I think pushing your kids to get better or be motivated is really good. I never thought of you as the coach type. I am happy to have you coaching me lately! thanks
I love that you coach- you make me that much more excited to do it when my kids are in sports. Cool that Lori showed up too!
Mya is motivated by one on one outings with me or Linc and books. Once she bargained to help me fold laundry if we could go to the library and get 10 books. Seriously.
I love JCW shakes...
I totally would have gotten the chocolate peanut butter cup shake. There is virtually nothing, in my opinion, that cannot be improved with a few Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Way to go, Whitney!
Isn't it interesting that you can't see it in your own life, but once you step back everything becomes clear. It's awesome you're coaching again and finding metaphors for life. I love that there are lessons in everything we do...makes me want to do more.
Whitney is so cute and your soccer posts are really making me want to go to one of her games. What a great way to spend an evening.
whitney is a girl after my own heart. i met my best friend while we were fullbacks on our soccer team. we both remember i told her that i liked that position best because we just got to stand around and talk (we were 11). :) if someone had offered me a shake, i would have likely tried harder, but eh. :)
i am not loud at sports events. poor kellen has a mom who will stand at the sideline biting her nails but not yelling. :)
i would get a cookie dough shake. no doubt. i need to find this jcw character and get one of those...
That's the one thing I really miss about my kids playing soccer- it's a great reason to be outside in the fantastic weather.
I am so impressed with your involvement in it all & ya the shake mmmm I think I would've gotten chocolate banana or brownie or something ...
Yea Whitney! Yea Team! Yea Coach!
Those red shoelaces worked after all. :)
I love the metaphors and epiphanies that you draw from real life...and I love that you share them. I always hesitate to put myself out there like that and I'm inspired by your example.
Love Whitney's red shoelaces! We use lots of different incentives for our kids depending on the situation but ice cream is usually involved :)
►I frown on bribery, sorry. :o)
►sometimes, yes, especially when it's a close game!
►yes, it is so much easier to see what other people can do than to see that you can do a lot yourself!
►chocolate peanut butter sounds wonderful! good choice, Whitney!
What great pictures, and what a great coach you are! I love the metaphore.
Good for Whitney! She looks so happy!
my Rebecca is wearing the same color tee shirt this year.
I am so loud at sporting events. Last year I lost my voice after yelling at my son's Basketball game at the high school.
my Rebecca is wearing the same color tee shirt this year.
I am so loud at sporting events. Last year I lost my voice after yelling at my son's Basketball game at the high school.
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