Author Topic: dobber family soccer updates (and your kids sports, too!) (Read 27277 times)

dmartin · « **Reply #100 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:18:58 AM »

Daughter's team won their final two games this weekend to finish the season at 2-0-5. Yep, tied all 5 previous games. Had a great streak of scoring early, and then giving up the tie on some random shot. This weekend though, after getting up early in both games, two of my better offensive players decided they needed to play defense instead "Because they are not scoring on us". Team was ecstatic to finally not tie a game.

Took them all out for ice cream.

slobber · « **Reply #101 on:** October 14, 2014, 10:44:19 AM »

dobberette's tourney was rain shortened. They went 2-0-1. They may have won it all, but I am not certain of the tie breakers. I think the Squawk Coach ("DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?") will let us know later this week if we got hardware or not. dobberette isn't too good yet, but she is having fun. Scores were: 3-1, 0-1, 2-1.

dobberjr's Ninjas had a great weekend. 8-1, 11-2, 8-0, and 7-3 in the championship game. dobberjr scored 6 or 7 goals. Playing really aggressive and good soccer. The team had a blast. Two of the guys who never get scoring opportunities played up top for a bit and each came away with a goal. Fun assists (dobberjr had one off a volley, another kid had a scorpion kick on on a cross from dobberjr).

toddlerdobber took dobberjr's medal right after we took team pictures. He ran around on the field saying, "MY PATCH! MY PATCH!" Hilarity ensued with everyone chasing him. He has been sneaking into dobberjr's room and stealing dobberjr's medals since Sunday night. Also, I worked with toddlerdobber on his pull-backs. It's pretty great to watch him do it with a size 5 soccer ball. If I knew how to pak head videos, I'd put it on vine or something.

slobber · « **Reply #102 on:** October 17, 2014, 07:04:20 PM »

Dobberjr Angels won last night 8-0. I couldn't go.

Toddlerdobber hit the other 3 year old again last night. Mrsdobber said that the kid touched toddlerdobber's nose and he wasn't playing that game. Sounds like the little punk was asking for if.

Gonna win 'em all!

IPA4Me · « **Reply #103 on:** October 20, 2014, 05:36:17 AM »

Weekend update please...

slobber · « **Reply #104 on:** October 20, 2014, 11:09:13 AM »

dobberette lost her game on Sunday, 0-2. That is the end of the season. Indoor starts in a few weeks, but I am not certain if I am going to post game by game updates or not.

doberette and mrsdobber left that game to go to Phantom of the Opera, so it was just me toddlerdobber who made the 30 minute drive to dobberjr's game. toddlerdobber fell asleep on the way and slept through the entire game and the car ride home. It was really adorable to see him sitting in the camping chair with his legs crossed- right foot on left knee, left foot was in the seat as well (not hanging over the edge), which allowed him to rest his head on his right foot. Looked really studly in an adorable way.

dobberjr's ninjas won 4-0. dobberjr scored the first 2 within the first 5 minutes and had a couple of other opportunities to complete the hat trick, but just couldn't seal the deal. They had fun and have one make up game left next weekend before they head off for indoor.

This week is the final week of Angel's soccer with a game on Tuesday and a game on Wednesday. I think they have to win one game to make the playoffs, so fingers crossed!

IPA4Me · « **Reply #105 on:** October 20, 2014, 11:50:04 AM »

Pretty good weekend in Dobber world. My girls never have enjoyed organized sports. Wish they did but I won't force it. Just non-competitive gymnastics at this point for the youngest.

slobber · « **Reply #106 on:** October 22, 2014, 04:26:19 AM »

dobberjr"s Angels won again last night 3-1. dobberjr played center back and right corner back. Had some really good clears at crucial times. The win insured that the Angels will be in the 4 team playoff. They have one more regular season game tonight, which I will have to miss. dobberjr. is pretty pumped.

After the Angel's game, it was off to Ninja practice, where it was Ninjas vs. parents. The parents also had the younger siblings. It was pretty great. Fun was had by all. I didn't score (because I suck), but the parents won 5-4 (I think that was the final). Easily the most highly anticipated game of the season. We have a couple of dads that are studs on the field and it is great to watch them weave through the Ninjas. Even though both of the dads are all about the kids, they each usually take over once or twice during the game because the kids love to watch their skills.

slobber · « **Reply #107 on:** October 27, 2014, 08:40:05 AM »

Guys, sorry I got a bit behind. Last Thursday dobberjr's Angels played the #1 team in the league and lost 1-3. I wasn't there, so nothing to report except dobberjr got the game ball. It was the first time a 6th grader has gotten the game ball since this coach has been here. The playoffs start tomorrow. Anybody up for an Angel pak?

Yesterday the Ninjas had their final match of the season and won 4-0. dobberjr had a goal and and a couple of nice assist opportunities. They finished the season 7-0-1. Next Spring should be fun, as they are playing some really pretty soccer right now.

Toddlerdobber was at his preschool Halloween party, making funny faces in every picture that the parents were trying to take. dobberette let the 3 year olds turn her into a mummy with toilet paper.

Gonna win 'em all!

slobber · « **Reply #108 on:** October 30, 2014, 08:39:43 AM »

dobberjr's Angels lost 0-3. Never really got going. A bad game to end a great season. First time the Angels had been in the playoffs in 5 or 6 years. Last year they only won 2 games. This year they only lost 2 games. Chin up, next year looks promising.

I'll be taking some time off from this dobber family blog. It takes a lot of time and energy to keep you all up to date. Lots of phone calls and text messages that go without a response. Roast beef sandwiches, quite the pickle, etc.

slobber · « **Reply #109 on:** November 19, 2014, 04:17:59 PM »

Welp, I really am in a pickle. dobberjr made the JVBoys basketball team. The thread title would need to be changed, and that can really backfire, but I am wrestling with the idea of posting basketball updates as well. Maybe I'll watch a few games and see if the games/parents are exciting/funny enough to post about.

michigancat · « **Reply #110 on:** November 19, 2014, 04:45:15 PM »

oh man, 3rd and 4th grade girls bball is about to ramp up!

slobber · « **Reply #111 on:** November 19, 2014, 05:37:19 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on November 19, 2014, 04:45:15 PM

oh man, 3rd and 4th grade girls bball is about to ramp up!

I could get excited about a thread that contained michi updates concerning 3rd and 4th grade girls bball!

michigancat · « **Reply #112 on:** November 19, 2014, 06:10:01 PM »

Well, right now I have 8 girls and a problem with parents who refuse to reply to emails asking if they can make it to practices or games. It's infuriating. Other than that, pretty fun when they don't travel constantly!

steve dave · « **Reply #113 on:** November 19, 2014, 07:18:34 PM »

20 month old Disney trips about to get turnt

slobber · « **Reply #114 on:** November 19, 2014, 08:00:51 PM »

Both of you need to post a crap ton about these upcoming events.

Gonna win 'em all!

Fedor · « **Reply #115 on:** November 20, 2014, 04:46:30 PM »

Quote from: slobber on November 19, 2014, 04:17:59 PM

Welp, I really am in a pickle. dobberjr made the JVBoys basketball team. The thread title would need to be changed, and that can really backfire, but I am wrestling with the idea of posting basketball updates as well. Maybe I'll watch a few games and see if the games/parents are exciting/funny enough to post about.

Didn't you post earlier that dobberjr was in 8th grade? Am I confused here or did djr make the high school JV team while still in middle school?

I know I can't hold a candle to dobber family updates, but Fedor Jr class went through Bball cuts for the first time and it was an eye opening experience for some parents. My favorite quote was "I am not mad about my kid getting cut, I am pissed about some of the kids that made it!"

slobber · « **Reply #116 on:** November 20, 2014, 09:28:52 PM »

Quote from: Fedor on November 20, 2014, 04:46:30 PM

Quote from: slobber on November 19, 2014, 04:17:59 PM
Welp, I really am in a pickle. dobberjr made the JVBoys basketball team. The thread title would need to be changed, and that can really backfire, but I am wrestling with the idea of posting basketball updates as well. Maybe I'll watch a few games and see if the games/parents are exciting/funny enough to post about.
Didn't you post earlier that dobberjr was in 8th grade? Am I confused here or did djr make the high school JV team while still in middle school?

I know I can't hold a candle to dobber family updates, but Fedor Jr class went through Bball cuts for the first time and it was an eye opening experience for some parents. My favorite quote was "I am not mad about my kid getting cut, I am pissed about some of the kids that made it!"

6th grade.
Middle school at his school is 6th-8th grade. He did all of that amazing soccer stuff as a 6th grader, which is pretty amazing.
He hasn't played on a basketball team in 3 years, so he may be a bit behind. The coach told him he made the team because he hustled, he's fast, and he's athletic.
He's a real 5 heart kid.

Fedor · « **Reply #117 on:** November 21, 2014, 03:24:59 PM »

Quote from: slobber on November 20, 2014, 09:28:52 PM

Quote from: Fedor on November 20, 2014, 04:46:30 PM
Quote from: slobber on November 19, 2014, 04:17:59 PM
Welp, I really am in a pickle. dobberjr made the JVBoys basketball team. The thread title would need to be changed, and that can really backfire, but I am wrestling with the idea of posting basketball updates as well. Maybe I'll watch a few games and see if the games/parents are exciting/funny enough to post about.
Didn't you post earlier that dobberjr was in 8th grade? Am I confused here or did djr make the high school JV team while still in middle school?

I know I can't hold a candle to dobber family updates, but Fedor Jr class went through Bball cuts for the first time and it was an eye opening experience for some parents. My favorite quote was "I am not mad about my kid getting cut, I am pissed about some of the kids that made it!"
6th grade.
Middle school at his school is 6th-8th grade. He did all of that amazing soccer stuff as a 6th grader, which is pretty amazing.
He hasn't played on a basketball team in 3 years, so he may be a bit behind. The coach told him he made the team because he hustled, he's fast, and he's athletic.
He's a real 5 heart kid.

So he is on like the B-team of the 6th-8th combined team. That's pretty good!

Also is that some kind of tiny or otherwise weird school or something? Seems strange to combine that many grades to get a team together.

slobber · « **Reply #118 on:** November 21, 2014, 04:09:39 PM »

Small school. About 60 kid per grade.

Gonna win 'em all!

Fedor · « **Reply #119 on:** December 09, 2014, 01:35:31 PM »

Fedor Jr. is a few games into his first school basketball season and things are going pretty well. He had his first career double double last night.
There is a chance for a triple double this season but I am not sure if it will be pts rebs and blocks or pts rebs and turnovers. How is dobber jr. doing?

slobber · « **Reply #120 on:** December 09, 2014, 04:00:13 PM »

dobberjr has paddles for hands. It is limiting his playing time. Soft feet but brick hands. He is aggressive at getting rebounds and he's fast, so the coach is trying to get him in the game some. It's a work in progress.
Sounds like Fedorjr is tearing it up!

Gonna win 'em all!

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #121 on:** December 09, 2014, 04:23:52 PM »

dickstone-ette is revolutionizing the skating world out at KCIC. Has her father's dominant hockey genes

slobber · « **Reply #122 on:** March 15, 2015, 04:38:32 PM »

So much has happened.

Gonna win 'em all!

slobber · « **Reply #123 on:** March 15, 2015, 04:49:49 PM »

Basketball: dobberjr went from no playing time to first man off the bench and played about 3/4 of the game. Even started once. He wants to go to a camp this summer and is looking forward to playing again next year. If his playing time stays up, I may blog about bball, too.

The night before the first lacrosse practice in Feb, dobberjr says, "I want to play lacrosse." Dobberjr has never played lacrosse. The dobber family has zero history with lacrosse other than one of my buddies from KSU was in the club and then went on to coach lax. The dobber family has zero lax gear. I called a buddy who has a boy in lax and he said go buy a mouth guard and come on over. We have everything else you could ever need. Long story short, first game is tomorrow. I don't look for dobberjr to see the field.

(For non-high-level lacrosse nubes, lax is an abbreviation for lacrosse. Expect me to use 'lax' very frequently itt.)

Ninja soccer has started, today's game was rained out.

Lightning soccer has started. The girls got beat 0-7 and had zero shots on goal. This season could be a long one, as the two best girls from last fall moved up a division.

With all of the sports activities in the dobber family, it's a wonder I find any time to bbs!

Gonna win 'em all!

SdK · « **Reply #124 on:** March 15, 2015, 05:21:32 PM »

Buddy of mine was KSU's first LAX AA.