I'm at the stage of life where my 6-year old daughter has started to play sports. And I find there is that competitive drive inside to want her to excel, even though I wasn't exactly Pele on the soccer field as a kid.
I watch some kids, and they just seem to have a instant knack for the game, and I think, haven't I worked with her enough? Was that how Mia Hamm played when she was six? Don't get me wrong, Kate(my daughter) is doing a great job, and playing some GREAT defense. Maybe she'll be a goalie, there are no goaltenders at this level.
But as I sit there, and maybe sometimes get frustrated, that she's not playing aggressive enough. I look accross the field, to see her and some her teammates cheerleading, and having a ball. And after the game, they get their treats, and no one asks, or even kept track of who won. They don't keep score. Sure, as parents, we have a good idea which team scored more goals, but the kids could care less. All that matters was they had fun. And I hope it always stays that way.