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I took a group of kids out to the Mennonite Retreat Center on Saturday to play a pick-up game of Soccer with the kids that live out that way. One thing came through loud and clear...
WE NEED PRACTICE!
There are so many problems I don't even no where to begin but one thing remains certain, if we're to start playing in the community league in February we need to start training now.
That's the last time we lose 7-3.

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Galen and Phyllis Groff said…
You got your work planned out for you. Children learn fastest when they feel loved and accepted. Add lots of encouraging words and use tender touches in those practices.
Phyllis
November 20, 2009 at 1:32 PM
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