I was a football ( soccer ) referee for over 30 years and officiated at all levels, from the pros to the kids. If you ask any seasoned referee what age group they really, really enjoy, they’ll tell you it’s directing traffic at an under 8’s game.
I’ve more than once left the field after a munchkin match with tears of laughter in my eyes. Their joy and intensity, their perception of the game – far different from their parents and fans – is a revelation.
Give me a field of rambunctious and boisterious 6 & 7 year-olds over a professional pitch with over-inflated egos and diving divas, any day!
Do the kids play because they like to play or because their parents make them play?
Soccer was not around when husband and I were kids. He played little League baseball and hated it – his dad insisted he play. While we are great walkers – can walk all day when on vacation – neither of us is athletic at all.
Cactus-Pete almost 2 years ago
And another Gracie strip showing that she’s not all that smart.
suv2000 almost 2 years ago
Everyone’s a winner everyone gets a trophy
sirbadger almost 2 years ago
At least they don’t have any red cards yet.
rasputin's horoscope almost 2 years ago
This strip reminds me so much of my kids’ early soccer teams. What the young players lacked in finesse, they made up for in enthusiasm.
timbob2313 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
They don’t need a ball, they are having fun running up and down the field
duggersd Premium Member almost 2 years ago
It seems rather sad there are so few people watching their kids play.
Lynnjav almost 2 years ago
When littles play soccer, it looks like a swarm running up and down. We always assumed the ball was in the middle of the swarm. But maybe not…
treutvid almost 2 years ago
My kids started with 3v3 so they all got touches, worked their way up over the years, Seemed to work for them.
Greyhame almost 2 years ago
Interesting comments today. The kids are running ACROSS the field under the direction of the coach. Therefore, they are warming up with wind sprints.
They will get the ball when they start the game.
Linguist almost 2 years ago
I was a football ( soccer ) referee for over 30 years and officiated at all levels, from the pros to the kids. If you ask any seasoned referee what age group they really, really enjoy, they’ll tell you it’s directing traffic at an under 8’s game.
I’ve more than once left the field after a munchkin match with tears of laughter in my eyes. Their joy and intensity, their perception of the game – far different from their parents and fans – is a revelation.
Give me a field of rambunctious and boisterious 6 & 7 year-olds over a professional pitch with over-inflated egos and diving divas, any day!
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Watching little tikes playing soccer is like watching a old Mack Sennett comedy!
tung cha cha cha almost 2 years ago
Great art in the ’toon showing action.
Rhetorical_Question almost 2 years ago
Goalie not doing the job?
eced52 almost 2 years ago
Maybe it’s warm ups?
mafastore almost 2 years ago
Do the kids play because they like to play or because their parents make them play?
Soccer was not around when husband and I were kids. He played little League baseball and hated it – his dad insisted he play. While we are great walkers – can walk all day when on vacation – neither of us is athletic at all.
Hence my question.