Soccer Rules!

Jordan is playing his 4th season of soccer, and with every season, there are new rules to learn. Instead of 4 on 4, they play 6 on 6, and the referees now call "off sides". Every season, new rules - and this applies to the parents as well. Parents are relegated to sitting opposite of the players, and Jordan's coach has come up with his own set of "parent rules".

1. Be positive, no matter what

2. No coaching, just cheering (think I've already violated that)

3. Give your player a hug after the game, no matter what

4. Try to be on time for practice and games

5. MAKE SURE CLEATS ARE TIED AND DOUBLE-KNOTTED

You never know what kind of coach you will end up with. There are the dads that coach with the intent of giving their son the most playing time, best position, etc. And there are coaches like Jordan's, who understand the most important part of the game, and the reason why soccer rules.