Just some of the most awesome guys ever. They know soccer. They wear Adidas. They lead the BYU Men's team, and Zach just spent an entire week living and working among them.
At LaVell Edwards stadium
Registering...
As the first born son of a man who likes to plan, Zach has been taught to set goals and reach for them. This spring he decided he was interested in an intensive soccer camp. He got a job with a neighbor, saved up, paid and registered for his week of choice, and then helped pay for new cleats, shin guards etc. Pretty impressive. Pretty empowering.
Changing from his street clothes
Meeting his room mate, Lukitas from Argentina.
On their way to orientation
As the oldest child of a Mom who tends to be a bit weepy, Zach simply smiled and reassured her as he packed his bags. He promised it would only be a few days, that he would wash his face, and make new friends. That funny lady somehow saw "the beginning of the end" in all that packing up and moving out. Silly Mom.
He returned well-fed, tanned and blistered --tired but satisfied. With three sets of workouts per day, he'd paid his dues, but he'd also met his goal (and made several goals on the field as well).
In the end --Zach's team won the league championships
Want to learn more about BYU Soccer and the team?
Go to www.byusoccer.com
4 comments:
that's so awesome! i'm so glad he did that. i remember the first thing i saved $ for was a bike. that was so empowering for me. i can't wait to talk to zach about the camp. thanks for the update. hope you're feeling better.
Well, I feel teary myself to see that handsome young man looking so grown up and confident. Thanks for the pictures. It helps me feel connected to all of you and what's happening. MOM
That cannot be the same boy I held when I was 17.
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