Lovington-Sullivan soccer assistant coach Rick Boddy corrected me about a recent story covering the team's summer soccer camp - in soccer they're not knee pads, they're shin guards.
Ah, yes, I knew that, I told him. Why did I ever mix the two up? I played soccer as a youth for several years, totally enjoying it. Maybe because I, like many Americans, haven't get into the soccer game as much as some other people, especially Europeans, and terminology has failed me, and us, too? Maybe it's because we already have our country's sport, football, so why would we want to learn about another football, or futbol, as called by the countries that really do get into it.
I attended the Panthers' practice the other day and saw several kids that do get into it. These guys and gals had a great time just getting onto that field again and letting the drills and exhibition games roll.
It's not that I don't like soccer, I just haven't been very exposed to it, like many Americans(A theme is beginning to make itself clear). It's the fastest growing sport in the world for a reason, though, and I promise you soccer fans some strong coverage with accurate terminology this soccer season, because I'll go here! And you can, too! And, not to worry...I'll double check that accuracy, too, as it has been revealed that Wikipedia may not be the most accurate source.
Anyways, it'll be fun to stand on the sidelines during some Panthers' soccer games this season. They seemed to be a very upbeat group during practice, one that will more than likely be fun to watch even if they go down by a few goals. You can read more about the Panthers in a preview story printed in today's issue of the News-Progress, where coach Jeff Trower explains they never act defeated when down in a game, they just keep on persevering.
Below are a few pictures from Friday's practice:
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