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FOR FAMILY FITNESS Summer Olympics Highlights the Excitement by Randy Kambic
SOCCER’S A KICK
In many other countries, soccer is known as football, or even “the beautiful game,” because the grace and style of play is often consid- ered as important as the final score. While less popular than other professional sports in this country, soccer’s suitability and benefits for today’s children have spawned its own American subculture.
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ith the 2012 Summer Olym- pic Games underway from July 27 through August 12, in London, many soccer moms and dads will be watching live or recorded match- es with their children gathered around the TV. Among the 28 national male and female teams competing internationally, the U.S. women’s team brings special excitement as the defending Olympic champions in their division. Their shared enthusiasm is sure to inspire some fam- ily soccer ball kick-around action in the yard or a local park.
Soccer is an ideal physical outlet for boys and girls because it’s consider- ably less violent than football; provides a great cardio workout; builds thought processes in employing strategies;
instills teamwork, camaraderie and sportsmanship; and can facilitate meet- ing youngsters of various backgrounds. It also provides an easy and enjoyable way for parents to get some exercise while bonding with their children. US Youth Soccer, as part of the U.S. Soccer Federation, the national governing body, involves 3 million-plus youngsters ages 5 through 19 in soc- cer leagues, camps and local programs annually. Its yearly Youth Soccer Month, in September, will feature many com- munity events, tips and discussions. Susan Boyd, of Mequon, Wiscon-
sin, spent 15 years taking two of her sons to and from practices and matches from junior games all the way through high school teams. “Every time they play is a highlight for me,” she says. “Win, lose or draw, they have such a pas- sion for the game. You all get caught up in the power
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