Summer soccer clinic comes to a close

By Joan Janzen

August 8th marked the fourth and final week of the soccer developmental clinic in Kindersley. Beginning on July 16th, the soccer field was packed with young athletes and their coaches every Tuesday and Thursday evening. The younger players were scheduled at 5:45 p.m. , and the older players followed after the younger ones left the field.

Young athletes enthusiastically participated in a four-week-long summer soccer clinic in Kindersley, which ended on Thursday, August 8th. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

The clinic followed the outdoor soccer season, which ended on June 26th. The enthusiasm of the kids enrolled in the clinic was obvious, as they promptly followed their coaches' instructions.

Six-year-old Kai Tan was one of the young soccer players. His mom said the kids continued to put out their best effort, even when they had to swat at mosquitoes simultaneously.

Youngsters like Kai acquired new skills throughout the four-week clinic. Kai, who just started playing soccer, said he learned to pass the ball to teammates so they could win. He told his mom he also learned how to kick the ball properly and how to steal the ball.

Like the rest of the kids, Kai totally enjoyed the clinic and wants to join indoor soccer during the winter months.