Comments on: The Greatest Show On Earth…

By: SAHD PDX

SAHD PDX — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:49:05 +0000

I love the game and am fired up for the cup as well. I am a homer at heart and will be pulling for local boys with uncle Sam's Army. viva la .-= SAHD PDX´s last blog ..This is how we roll =-.

By: twistedxtian

twistedxtian — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:06:43 +0000

*gasp*

The first time I watched an International Football match was the Euro 96 where Oliver Bierhoff scored the winning goal to take it all. And now with Michael Ballack at the helm, they continue to be amazing. That and my German heritage (way back) make it a natural connection.

I've been a fan ever since.
.-= twistedxtian´s last blog ..Broken Connection =-.

By: New York Dad

New York Dad — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:29:46 +0000

I was debating whether or not to delete this comment after reading the "Go Germany!" part, but I'm feeling generous

By: New York Dad

New York Dad — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:27:53 +0000

I understand completely. What I wish for (and I'm glad you bring it up so I can clarify) is that my son becomes passionate about the game and not necessarily about playing it. If he wants to play and plays competitively or not will be up to him. I have always played (competitively only through High School) and in whatever shape or form (full, 8-a-side, 5-a-side, beach, pick-up) until I blew out both my knees. But for me it's a drug that goes beyond needing to participate physically in the game. It's a mental addiction (again I see my wife rolling her eyes). I enter a trance-like state when I watch Roma or Italy play (and close to one when I watch other games in which my loyalty lies neither here nor there). The outside world vanishes. I just need to be near soccer. Breathe it. I'm so crazy about it that I see flowers blooming in Spring and think those are such-and-such a team's colors!

I am sorry to hear you have not had a family vacation because of his soccer and more so that your son is burnt out. I hope it is only with regard to playing the game competitively and not about the sport itself. It is a fundamental difference and one that I hope he appreciates. I enjoyed playing through High School (luckily it did not preclude family vacations) and decided not to pursue it further in college because that part of my passion for the sport had run its course (although I never said no to pickup games and beach play) and I had many other things that I wanted to do in college. No regrets, though, because the love of the game is what really counts. Playing it actively certainly makes you appreciate soccer more, but should not preclude your love of it once you stop no matter how dedicated you were to playing it. That would be a shame and I hope that is not the case for your son. A trip to South Africa this summer would allow you both the pleasure of a family vacation (finally) and the joy of participating in the holiest of all soccer events

By: twistedxtian

twistedxtian — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:52:29 +0000

It's going to be awesome! Go Germany! .-= twistedxtian´s last blog ..Broken Connection =-.

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By: nycgirl0501

nycgirl0501 — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:04:29 +0000

I have grown to love the World Cup! It gives me something to share with my dad. Plus now in HD on my big TV it looks amazing!

By: Soccer mom

Soccer mom — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:28:25 +0000

Be careful what you wish for. Seriously. My son has been playing since

he was 4. Always a grade level up and multi teams at a time, and

always competitive teams. Let me just say we have not had a true

family vacation in 8 years. We did all of this cause my son loves soccer and

he is very good at it. He is a freshman in h s now and is some what

burnt out. It is very sad. I'm sure your aware of all that is involved

when you allow it to get out of hand. Best of luck to you.

By: edathomedad

edathomedad — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:27:23 +0000

I can't wait for the World Cup. My three year old daughter has been kicking around the football since she could walk. We live in walking distance of a college, so we take her to see the college kids play. She shown great enthusiasm for the game. That makes me proud and I hope it continues. .-= edathomedad´s last blog ..Thoughts over breakfast and a cup of coffee. =-.

By: Tessasdad

Tessasdad — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:09:23 +0000

Great post! When I was Uganda for a month, it was easy to connect with anyone because all I had to do was talk about football. I would ask a kid or adult who their favorite Premiership team was and that would start a conversation and a friendship so easily. I'm hoping Tessa will fall in love with game as I have as well. .-= Tessasdad´s last blog ..Cool news today =-.