Nicholas is a mere eight years old, but he already has a long list of accomplishments. Indeed, Nicholas has been accepted after every "try-out" he has attended. These try-outs include admissions assessments at three private schools before kindergarten and recently the Portland City United (PCU) Soccer Development Team. Nicholas played for PCU this winter, and he had a good season.
Northeast United (NEU) is another club in the area to which many of our friends' kids belong. Therefore, we decided to check out this club, too, before making a decision on the Summer/Fall seasons. Sure enough, Nicholas did a great job at his two NEU try-outs and was invited to join their Development Team.
It was difficult for Nicholas to decide which team to play for. This is because he felt loyal to his PCU coach and teammates. Ultimately though he chose NEU. I think this was because he sensed that both Kathleen and I thought the teaching methods were more rigorous and because he knew many kids at NEU whom he liked and who were equally passionate about the game.
Deep down, I think Nicholas would have succeeded with either club because he is one hell of a kid with a great head on his shoulders.
Consider me impressed and consider me proud!
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