It is almost two years to the day that Lucas was going to try out for volleyball as a 7th grader. I don’t even think they got one day of tryouts in before the plug was pulled - the PANDEMIC was in full effect. They don’t have it for 6th graders in middle school where we live. So he was eagerly waiting for 7th grade to get his chance to play.
He knows my expectations, which is to be involved in some way at school. it doesn't have to be sports, it could be anything. I know that keeping kids involved at school is a way for them to feel invested, involved and most importantly - connected, a sense of school connectedness. We lost this during the past two year and so much more! My Lucas is so bright, kind and gentle, yet he lacks so much confidence in all of his abilities. I got a text yesterday around one - “I’m not feeling well, can I skip my driving class if I don’t feel better?” I had to clarify what he means after the volleyball tryouts. He said yes after that. I had to wonder if he is trying to self-sabotage in case he doesn’t make the team? I talked to him after school and he is WIPED out! He said his legs are so sore. I thought to myself - well son, this is what happens when your body atrophies from lack of movement. LOL I hear from the mom of one of his friends, she is excited to know they could be on a team together again. That would be great! Today is day two of tryouts. I sent him off to school today with positive thoughts. I wish him luck and remind him how much I love him. I eagerly wait all day. I am staring at my watch. It is 5:30, and it ends at this time. I wonder if he is done. I text him and ask if he is still there. A minute later I got a simple text, “Made it.” I couldn’t be happier for him. I call him once he is home, I can feel how happy he is with every word he says. He isn’t sure which team, A or B. I remind him it doesn’t matter, he will practice, play and just have a good time. Two years later he had the chance he was hoping for and made the volleyball team - it wasn’t middle school any more. He is now a high school athlete! Way to go Lucas - I am proud of you!
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Teri Keys
3/9/2022 09:01:29 pm
Congrats to Lucas! Have fun watching those games.
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Chris
3/9/2022 09:42:06 pm
Congratulations to Lucas! Your confidence in him shines in your slice.
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EugeniaKouts
3/9/2022 10:54:50 pm
Yay!! So awesome! Andrew is on the team too so hopefully we will see each other at a game! Hopefully whichever team he is on, A or B, he gets lots of playing time because afterall that's all they want. To PLAY! Have a great season Lucas!
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Katie Krzos
3/10/2022 04:14:17 am
Lucas will be great, He is lucky to have an amazing support system like you! Good luck to him.
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Brittany Graves
3/10/2022 07:21:36 pm
Congrats to Lucas! Going from not getting his chance in middle school due to the pandemic to making the high school team. I enjoyed reading your Slice, and the way the suspense continued to build!
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Trina Perez
3/12/2022 08:20:31 pm
I am so happy that he is trying this and that he made the team. I can't wait to hear all about the season.
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