Ready for Soccer?

check if she really wants to go, don't FORCE Her

~~M. K~~~
PEAce OuT!!!

Hi A.!

I'd sign her up. What's the WORST that could happen? She's outside, she'll meet new friends. You may get a meltdown the first day, but it's something new. Good luck

M.

I would go ahead and sign her up. Sometimes at that age, they need a little nudge to get into something that they will (maybe) love. It may be something she doesn't take well to, but you would have to decide that after the first few practices and games. But you'll never know if you don't try. All the other kids her age will also be new at the sport, so she's not going to be the only one. I think she'll have fun. Try to word things differently when talking about it. Instead of asking her if she's ready to go, tell her it's almost time to go play soccer. You need to get your shoes on, etc. Sound really excited about it the first time... like the night before practice, tell her that tomorrow you guys get to go play soccer with lots of really cool kids. It'll be so much fun.
If you're unsure, she'll catch that vibe and go into it nervous.

The best thing to do is to take her outside with a ball and show her how to play soccer. If she enjoys it, tell her that's what she would be doing, only with a bunch of kids. If she wants to, sign her up.
Take Care,
T.
Mom of 4
One computer guy
One basketball girl
One ballerina
One little guy who will play anything that involves a ball.

I have 4 little soccer players myself, they play through the Boys & Girls Club. This is the second season for my 6 and 7 year old boys, and the first season for my nine year old girl and 5 year old baby boy. My baby girl will be four in May, and already wants to play too! Last season the older boys wanted to play softball, REALLY REALLY wanted to play. When they found out that there wouldn't be ball (because thered were not enough kids signed up) I didn't know what to do. I knew they wanted to play SOMETHING so I signed them up for soccer, the only sport still open to registration. They went into it with only a little prep from me and I knew absolutely NOTHING about soccer at the time. After just one practice they were hooked, and they love the game.

I would say to go ahead and sign her up. Soccer at that age is all about learning to play the game and having a good time. It's actually very NON-competitive, until they reach the Under-8 and Under-10 Leagues. The Under-6 group is just a time to expose them to the game and see of they want to continue with it or not. Also, don't just stick with one sport. My oldest cheered in the fall, is playing soccer this winter, and wants to play softball in the spring. Give her the opportunity to try many different things. Who knows, she may enjoy (and excel) at them all!!