After two years of non-competitive soccer, this fall Thomas signed up for 'Rec Soccer' a proper regular season competition followed by play-offs. In the early days, the coach was conscientious about giving all the boys a turn in all the positions on the field, and the rate at which the kids took up the lessons of position and tactics was frustrating.
However as the season progressed, without exception they have all developed, learnt to play as a team, and most have grown comfortable in one position or other on the field. Tom is a striker. Out and out centre forward, and has been scoring goals regularly. After the regular season he has averaged better than one goal every other game, and has scored in 4 of the last 5. Last week he scored the winner in the first play-off game, and we're looking forward to this weekend, when his team take on the semi-final and, hopefully, the final (or 'championship game' as they call it here).
For a brief glimpse of his undoubted talent (says his proud Dad) check out this clip - hopefully it won't take too long to download.
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