Soccer Season Fall '09

Our two oldest daughters - Rachel and Samantha - otherwise known as the big ladies - have started their soccer seasons for the Fall '09. At least this year practices are on the same days of the week. Different field locations and times, but, the same days.
Rachel is playing for the rec league in our little town and her team name is the Bulldogs. She was unsure this season as to whether or not to play, but, her buddies from church are on her team, and she is playing goalie, which she really enjoys. The first game was a victory. Rachel told me her goalie strategy on the way home after the game: "Mom, I let one go in for the other team. That way, I get mad and aggressive." Okay?! At least it worked... the won the game.
Samantha is on a more competitive level of team, called a traveling team. Her team - the Predators - represents our town and they will travel as far as three hours away to play their games. The coaching is more precise, more is expected of the girls and they have really bonded more. Samantha seems to enjoy the game more, since it is more intense. She always has been a fighter! Their first game ended in a loss. Just the beginning!