The Air Force base nearby offers 3-4 year old sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, and flag football. We tried out soccer last fall, skipped flag football, and are now back at it was basketball on Saturday mornings. Soccer wasn't exactly Wyatt's sport, but I had really high hopes for basketball - I love basketball! He said he wanted to try it so I signed him up and he started 3 weeks ago.
They concentrate mostly on fundamentals like dribbling, passing, and teaching them about the lines on the court. In fact, while they have had free time to shoot before practice begins, they've never actually practiced shooting and we are halfway through! I think that's a good thing, but I think Wyatt is sort of confused :) Wyatt seems to like it a lot though and he is actually pretty good at the shooting part - I was impressed! We got him a basketball but we need to find a basketball hoop yet.
There are two coaches, and they are both so good with the kids! They break it down barney style so the kids don't get frustrated and keep their attention focused. To teach them the defensive position, they had them learn to "roar" like a dinosaur while bending their knees, feet spread apart, and hands up "clawing" as you would if you were playing defense. GENIUS! I love it. Every time they blow the whistle, the kids get down and roar. It's so cute!
Olivia loves the gym because she can run, climb, chase balls, etc. I love the gym because there is very little trouble she can get into there. Although she did manage to find the fire extinguisher. Still, it's a win-win. She also loves to get in on the action - notice her sitting in amongst the team circle and "huddle!"
I actually love that she is getting exposed to basketball at a young age. I was appalled and dismayed that there are no girls on Wyatt's team because it is supposed to be co-ed. Zero. Nada. NONE! I couldn't believe it. His soccer team was about 50/50... so I don't understand why no girls on the basketball team?
Anyway, Wyatt really likes it and Olivia will like it too, in about 2 more years :)
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All I got to say is keep your heart open Megan. It seems the more you want something they tend to turn another direction. (Kids that is...) What ever fate they choose it will be an adventure. For your sake I hope he sticks with basketball forever!!!!!
Hmm, good point! I never grew up playing basketball, so I have honestly not thought about putting GG in it...but I will know, thanks! They are both doing soccer this summer, but basketball will be on our list for things to try for BOTH of them!
Awww. So cute, love the uniforms. I didn't get into basketball until later also - 5/6th grade. Make sure Olivia breaks the gender barrier!
I don't know who anonymous is/was, but of course I will let my kids do whatever activities they want. I was kidding about that last remark (as is the case with most of my remarks). I would never push my kids to do something just because I want them to do it! In fact, I actually detest soccer but Wyatt wanted to do it so I sat out there in the 100% humidity chasing him around, carrying Olivia on my hip, sweating to death, because HE wanted to do it...
What fun...Olivia already looks like she has an interest in BB...right down there after the basketballs!! She'll be fun to watch some day, as you were. Wyatt is SO brave to try everything first...can't wait to see him play when you are back in the states. It is so great for them to just get the fundamentals at that early of an age.
Too bad Camryn's not around, she'd give them a run for their money!!! She played football and did awesome I hear. I think girls are MORE scrappy and determined and energized!!!! I'm betting Olivia will be your do it all kinda person
They all do it in their own time I guess.
It's good you have such a variety of things for all to do in such a little place.
Just be glad for great weather. We had a beautiful day today. But Thurs/Fri rain, snow forcast.
All is good here. Have birthdays the 16th. Take care Hug the kids for me. Enjoy
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