Tag: sports
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The Fun Of Fandom
I’ve been a lover of the beautiful game ever since our oldest played soccer in the fifth grade. It’s a sport our whole family has gotten behind–each of our family members have specific teams we support, and the competition reaches from the field to the family room. We were able to go to the Orlando…
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Learning Curve Conundrum
Soccer is a game that requires team work and an understanding of what each position requires from individual players. There’s a learning curve to the game, as in every sport. As kids become familiar with the footwork and fundamentals, they become better able to play together. All six of our kids played soccer, and now…
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When You Don’t Fit The Type
Isley’s the shortest one on the volleyball team. There are those who are six to eight inches taller than she is. Her passion and enthusiasm for the sport makes up for her dearth of height. She defies the standard. Sports can be a quirky situation. Many people love to play, beginning as youngsters, investing in…
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Living In The “Not Yet”
“I wanna be like my brudders.” Our Pennsylvania clan is a boy family. Four articulate, competitive, active young boys who play well together–and battle one another with ease. The dynamic of all boys in a family is usually quite a bit more robust than a family of all girls. But there are similarities. The youngest…
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The Power Of Focus
photo courtesy of Courtney Wickberg His size doesn’t deter him from trying what intrigues him. At five, Beck has quite an independent spirit and a resilience comparable to those much older and bigger than he is. Beck has been playing soccer for a while and has become adept at it. The game inspires him…
Tip of My Iceberg 