The Next "Boys (and girl) of Fall"

Yesterday was the first day of flag football practice. We haven't had a program here since I don't know when, so I am very excited that one is starting up again.  Twelve little childrens showed up to participate and eager to learn.  As I sat on the sidelines next to a mom, who is also the coach's wife, we couldn't help but giggle as the coach was explaining all of the "fundamentals" of football. It's X Y Z 1 2 3, this post, that player, this hole, that space, number 2 running a Z pattern... Ha! I was so lost I couldn't even imagine what was going through those little brains of the 12 tiny players.

To my amazement, some actually seemed to get it.  Now, the registration paper said grades 2-5 and it's all Jared has been talking about. Parker would occasionally add how when he "gets big like, Bubba" he could play too. To Parker's surprise they let him join in yesterday.

After reviewing the XYZ and 123s it was finally time to play some football. Now, Jared has been talking about how he wants to be the quarterback and I'm pretty sure it has little to do with throwing the ball and more to do with the "hut hut hike." It's comical to me how "manly" he tries to make his voice. Don't you know, half the threat is in the intensity of the call.  He will have to wait a little to show of his masculine voice because his first assignment is center.

Poor little quarterback... Jared is practically twice his size. This next part was my favorite part of the whole practice...Coaching cheer, I often use the phrase "get friendly." Stunting is very personal and you often end up being very intimate with another squad member. Well the football coach gave these boys the same lecture.

Jared's face pretty much says it all... "What?!" as Coach explains that the quarterback needs to get closer.

We've got it now! QB scopin' out the receivers who are anxiously waiting a pass.

 Ok so maybe anxious wasn't the right word... But they're ready! And don't you just love her shirt!!! After a few passing drills, they split in to teams and started a scrimmage. It was so fun to watch them running all over the place and somewhat resembling the sport of football.  We've decided that Parker might be a little small for quarterback position as he took a snap to the face... Bad news for my boy that doesn't like blood... OUCH!

He bravely removed the shirt to ask "Mom, is it still bleeding?" Yep! Must of been one heck of a snap (which happened to come from his big brother) After a few minutes and a lot of tissue up the nose, he joined the team again. First of many football wounds I'm sure... All and all, was a great first day of practice. We shall return again next Sunday for more football fun!

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