Coach Incredible and Dash tackles in the end zone

This is Dash's first year that we have allowed him to play football. To say he was ecstatic would be a gross understatement. Of course, Mr. Incredible is right out there coaching. It is a title that he carries as naturally as that of Dad. He is a great coach. One of my prime griefs with city league teams and coaches are at least half are only out there to make their sons or daughters the next Mia Ham, Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, or Brett Favre. They live their dreams through a field filled with 5 year olds to 14yr. olds. Volunteer dads who are concerned with not teaching the skills of the game but ensuring their child is the star of the game!

My priority for a good coach is one who plays the team to their fullest potential. A person who can make each person better. Not to your level of Best but to Johnny's level of best. I watched a boy on our baseball team never hit a ball, close his eyes each time he was up to bat but through consistent coaching and pushing and prodding and some frustration that boy finally hit the ball. Pop warner isn't all about the win but its about making these kids their best. Mr. Incredible coaches in this manner. Unsurprisingly, this manner of coaching also brings on WINS! so, it's a win win situation. It is also easy to say these things because Dash is a natural at sports and he is naturally good. No mommy goggles, I promise! well.... No, he's good.

Dash solo tackled the QB in our end zone for the safety to win 16-14 with 40 seconds left on the clock! The fans were in an uproar. I was too. A dad said, in all his years he has never seen a game one on a safety! Yep, that's my boy! It has been so fun to watch him play this year! His comprehension of the game is phenomonal for a boy his age. It should be since he has been on the field since he was a year old watching his brother play and his dad coach.  Dash plays defense. They don't rotate kids to play both sides of the ball. I feel they should. They are 10yrs. old. I feel that the kids should know both sides of the field. But, hey, I'm just a mom! ( a mom who knows) Dash was on kick off return and he caught the ball and ran the ball 65 yards for a touch down! He loved it. I did too. I was so happy for him!
Here is my picture gallery for his season! He's amazing and I'm so glad I could capture a few of his shining moments!
RUN FOREST RUN!

Making the break away!

TOUCH DOWN!!!!

 

A congrats from his team mates and a congrats from his Coach!

Some highlights of his year! I would have had many more pics but Dash and one of his best friends played on the same team this year and his dad and Mr. Incredible coached together, how does that relate to me, the picture taker? Well, Dash's friend's mom is also one of my Bestie's and we ended up spending WAAy too much time talking and cheering. It prevented me from using my clicker finger. I'll try better next year!

SAY GOOD NIGHT

This QB saw nothing but Dash most of the game!

GOTCHA, one thing about Dash, he's like a spider! he never lets go!

 GOTCHA again!

Solo Tackle!

I always have a great time watching my children play and do things they love to do! I love you Dash! I love how you play your hardest and give your all! I love how you don't stop until the whistle is blown. I love you no matter what you do. You always make me and your dad proud and you don't even have to try! You have such a big heart and are growing into a fine young man! I love you to the moon and back and you will always be my little boy!