FIRST and MOST IMPORTANT! Enjoy every minute because it goes by FAST!

Second, do not over react to when she doesn't perform up to your expectations. If she was perfect, she would be playing for the world cup team already.

Third, do not worry about the wins and losses. Just make sure she develops the foot skills and knowledge of the game, and a parent yelling instructions from the side-line doesn't count as knowledge of the game. If she gains knowledge and the foot skills the wins will come automatically later when it matters the most. I have seen great players with awesome footskills but had no idea what to do with it and I have seen players with a great understanding of the game, but lack the foot skills to execute it.

And forth, wear sunscreen, especially when in Aiken!


Here I go again!