Soccer class: Dad class
First soccer class
In today’s soccer class, it was a special occasion with only the children and their fathers in attendance.
The soccer teacher allowed the fathers a brief rest while the children enjoyed playing with a soft ball. The class then began with warm-up stretches, running, passing, and kicking the ball.
During a short break, the children were offered water, but the teacher advised them to take only a small sip to avoid any discomfort while running.
As the class concluded, the fathers were asked to sit on the field beyond the halfway line.
The teacher then encouraged the children to show their appreciation by giving their fathers a massage and a hug, remarking humorously that the fathers might not be available at home that evening.
It seems this is a sentiment the author also shares, hoping for a similar experience of uninterrupted relaxation.
Second and last soccer class
This was my second visit to the indoor soccer class, and I found it to be much more comfortable than the first time.
The people, the circumstances, and the system all contributed to this positive experience. We began with a ten-minute session playing with a soft ball, without the fathers present.
This time, we played with the fathers, focusing on passing and scoring goals after dribbling. It required a significant amount of communication between fathers and children, connecting through signals without sound, as instructed by the teacher.
Despite the enjoyment, an unfortunate situation arose. One of the sisters’ father had to leave before the fathers could join the soccer field.
The older sister took on the father’s role, while the younger sister played with the other children. They played very well together.
However, shortly after, they were sitting on the side of the field, appearing to be crying. The teacher and their mother came over to comfort them, but they seemed to have lost interest in playing further.
They had played quite well the previous time, and the older sister was already familiar with playing with a soccer ball. I attempted to take on the father’s role when passing the ball, but they were not interested. Soon after, they left.
During a ten-minute break, a match game commenced between the fathers’ team and the children’s team.
The initial match featured daughters versus fathers, and it was a delightful spectacle filled with enthusiasm and gentle play from the fathers. I participated, and it was truly enjoyable to play alongside my daughter on the field.
The subsequent match involved sons against fathers, presenting a markedly different atmosphere, with the sons displaying a more energetic and competitive spirit. It felt quite challenging to be on the field with them, especially without a break.
As the only father playing continuously in both matches, I was ready for a rest, but the daughters and fathers were scheduled to play again immediately after the sons’ match.
In total, I participated in four consecutive games: the daughters’ match, the sons’ match, another daughters’ game, and finally, the sons’ game.
I ended up falling asleep as soon as I returned home, completely exhausted. It was a fun, yet tiring, experience. At the end of the class, all the families received a soccer ball as a gift. Thank you.
⚽ [Our Neighborhood Dad Class – September Program Notice]
★ Dates: Saturday, September 6 & September 20, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (2 sessions)
★ Activity: Soccer Class with Dad
- Soccer Class #1 (Sept 6): Basic Training (Passing, Dribbling, Shooting)
- Soccer Class #2 (Sept 20): Team Games (Relay, Ball Passing Game) + Prizes
★ Location: Inside Sports (3rd floor above Ediya Coffee, 1413 Wansan-dong)
★ Age Group: School-age children (7–9 years old)
Sourced from https://yeongcheon.familynet.or.kr/center/index.do
