Marty makes Varsity Soccer Team

Good news for Marty. He made the varsity soccer team as a sophomore. His position is backup keeper. The current keeper is a Senior.

This was an interesting choice for him. He could play junior varsity and start or play varsity and ride the pine for the season. In the end, he chose to get the exposure to the higher level of play available at the varsity level (at least in practice). It is much better to be the small fish in the big pond.......

I am having interesting emotions as a parent. We have always supported our children and left the decisions like this to them. I am proud that he made the right choice. I am also happy that he has made the varsity, even though I would be perfectly happy supporting him in JV. We will see if there are opportunities for him to play.

Added material - Interesting Ritual for Knox Catholic Soccer. New members get their hair cut in weird ways, then have one day of practice and then buzzed. Marty looks really weird now.....