We hope that everyone will visit
our next tasty Pathfinder Produce market at the Pathfinder Village Commons,
this Thursday, October 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. We’re working hard with our
suppliers to bring the very best market produce to our customers, plus we’re offering
our tempting and oh-so-fresh Hoop House items.
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Last night as I was leaving work, the youth
soccer players were practicing at Grant’s Field. It does my heart good to
see youngsters nearly every evening, kicking the ball around, running and
enjoying time with their team mates. The addition of Grant’s Field here
at the Village five years ago has opened a window for activity and laughter,
fitness and sportsmanship for youth players in our region.
Tonight at home at 3:30 p.m., the girls’ varsity
team at my son’s school, Unadilla Valley, will be facing Elmira-Notre Dame in
their Round 3 Sectionals Game (MAC League). Of course, everyone is
cheering on the Storm, and many of us remember that it wasn’t too long ago that
these gifted players were “little ones” cutting their teeth in community soccer
leagues.
Soccer is a great activity for kids, as it gets
them unplugged, gets them outside in the fresh air, gets them moving, and has
so many benefits for growing bodies. Livestrong
adds that it also helps build social skills and helps kids’ build positive
self-images.
According to the website of healthfitnessrevolution.com
and other
websites, soccer specifically helps growing bodies by:
·
Increasing Aerobic Capacity
·
Improving Cardiovascular Health
·
Improving Pulmonary Health
·
Lowering Body Fat
·
Improving Muscle Tone and Strength
·
Increasing Bone Strength
·
Improving Coordination
·
Increasing Brain Function
It’s
no wonder that soccer is the most
popular sport around the world. It can be played in nearly any flat,
open, non-littered area, with a minimal of equipment. You don’t have to
be huge to excel either – arguably the world’s most gifted player, Lionel Mesi
is 5’7” and weighs about 160 lbs. and suffered from growth hormone deficiencies
as a boy. Just look up some of his highlight films on Youtube. (My
soccer-playing nephew, Dan, who is actually very good, is also small in stature
– he absolutely worships “The Flea”).
Until
next time, keep moving, enjoy the remaining days of soccer, and eat well!
Lori
