Connor expressed some mild interest in maybe maybe trying out football. So, due diligence mommy that I am I jumped on the web and got the scoop on the Ashburn Youth Football League. This is the largest football league in the area and it is tackle football--even for 6 year olds. Helmets, pads, hits--the whole schmear. Unfortunately (or fortunately if you're me and you're dreading this sporting step forward), the committment was too great. Basically, they start practice in early August and there's a two week period where they practice every day in gear. They tell you straight up--its a safety issue and if you're not going to be around for practice don't bother signing up. Well, since I'm not ready to give up the last two weeks of the summer when I'm off work to football, that was a big NO GO. But, I did a bit more digging and found a local company called I9 Sports that offered a 6 week FLAG football program. One night a week for about 90 minutes and its focused on learning the game--not playing actual games. Perfect. We signed up and the first week was last week and Connor did really well. His coach is really good with him and keeps him focused. We had our second week tonite and again he was engaged and interested until about 10 minutes from the end when he tired out and gave in to a huge blister on his foot. The boy is a trooper, I have to say. All day at camp, swimming at the pool, tennis lessons, etc. and then over to football practice. He's having a good time and I've met a really nice mom to talk to who lets me prattle on. Good deal.
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