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Patch Blog: 7 Great Lessons Our Kids Learn Playing Soccer

Here are 7 great lessons I see on the soccer field every week at my son's AYSO game.

Posted Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 10:38 pm PT|Updated Mon, Oct 24, 2011 at 4:43 pm PT

Since my youngest son—who is now 11-years-old—started playing AYSO soccer, I've really come to appreciate the game. It's exciting, fun and inspiring!

Here's 7 great lessons I see played out on the soccer field every week at my son's game:

2. You keep moving forward even when you're tired.

3. You keep going till the end.

4. You don't quit just because things are not going your way.

5. You work as a team to score a goal.

6. You work as a team to prevent a goal.

7. You are a good sport at the end of the game.

These are 7 great lessons that our kids are learning on the soccer field every week. Soccer is truly a great sport for our kids to play!

What have your kids learned from playing sports?

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