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Youth Soccer: Little feet, big cheers

A member of the Crushers, from the age 5-6 division of youth soccer, prepares to throw a soccer ball inbounds during a youth soccer match at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2013. Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

A member of the Crushers, from the age 5-6 division of youth soccer, prepares to throw a soccer ball inbounds during a youth soccer match at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2013. Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

Kaitlyn Hsu, daughter of Capt. Chin Hsu, warms up before her team’s first youth soccer game at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2013. Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

Kaitlyn Hsu, daughter of Capt. Chin Hsu, warms up before her team’s first youth soccer game at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2013. Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

Youth Soccer players from the age 5-6 division run after a ball during a fast break play at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Sept. 26, 2013. The players represented the Dragons (orange) and the Crushers (pink). Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

Youth Soccer players from the age 5-6 division run after a ball during a fast break play at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Sept. 26, 2013. The players represented the Dragons (orange) and the Crushers (pink). Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

Kaylee Turner, daughter of Master Sgt. John Turner Jr., dribbles the ball during her team’s first youth soccer game at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2013. As a member of the Dragons, age 5-6 division, Turner learns basic fundamental skills and rules of soccer during the season. Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

Kaylee Turner, daughter of Master Sgt. John Turner Jr., dribbles the ball during her team’s first youth soccer game at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2013. As a member of the Dragons, age 5-6 division, Turner learns basic fundamental skills and rules of soccer during the season. Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

Players from the age 5-6 division of youth soccer play a season game at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2013. Players from the Dragons (orange) team played their first match against the Crushers (pink), who played their second match this season. Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

Players from the age 5-6 division of youth soccer play a season game at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2013. Players from the Dragons (orange) team played their first match against the Crushers (pink), who played their second match this season. Youth sports are made possible by dedicated volunteer coaches from the base community. If interested in volunteering for seasonal youth sports, contact the director of youth sports by emailing matthew.sharman@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen)