Saturday, December 6, 2014

Samoan/Iroquois?

Last weekend, we took Jarod to try out a new sport: the Iroquois game of lacrosse.  A youth league sprung up last year here in Pensacola and the league's coaches were holding a free clinic to try to get more interest in this sport that is new to the Pan Handle. He had a good time and was even paid a compliment by one of the coaches who were helping with his group. The LORD has blessed Jarod with a lot of natural athletic ability.  We will not be able to get him in this season, but perhaps next year.  He really enjoyed himself. At the end of the clinic, they played a game that was like musical chairs but with tennis balls. Out of 35 boys, Jarod James was in the final 5 and was the only 7 year old in that group (the other 4 were ages 11 and older). He did not win, but I was proud of how far he went. He has some maturing to do before next season (if we are going to let him play); upon being eliminated, he got pouty and would not hustle off the field. He is still young. Love that boy so much. He had a blast getting to learn a new sport.

1 comment:

michiganSamoan said...

Must be the historical background from hustling through the bush in Vailoa and Vaitogi that gave Jarod the power and courage to face up to the older boys.


Good job - guy!!!

Love you Dad and Mom