CCV Stars Soccer Tournament

          Audrey's first soccer season closed with a tournament.  Her team, the Wildcats, played two back to back games Saturday morning.  Each game was 20 minutes with no half time.  The girls play four on a side, and it is just so fun to watch.  Audrey has not only LOVED playing this season, she has worked hard and gotten better, too.  She is naturally aggressive (in the appropriate soccer playing way), and she intuitively knows where to be in relation to the ball.  To top off a great season full of laughter and learning, Audrey also scored 3 goals in her last two games and stopped the ball from going into the goal at least two times.  She was extremely proud, and we were proud of her, too!
          We also are so thankful for the team and league Audrey played with.  CCV Stars is a phenomenal league that promotes learning the game and good character qualities over winning.  The coaches, Larrie and Dave, were encouraging, supportive, and loving toward each of the girls on the Wildcats team.  Their leadership influenced the parents, who also constantly encouraged their little ones.  Obviously, this is the way soccer should be, especially in these younger age groups.  However, I have been around soccer long enough to know that this isn't always the case.  To be a part of a program that placed such high value on learning, fun, and positive attitudes was refreshing, to say the least.  Thanks, CCV Stars, for making Audrey's first soccer season such a success!