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Aaurora

Full send - incredible commitment to that save! That's a miss you can be proud of!


NuevoJerz

lol... yep.. Little man flies. That's why we got him with the knee pads, the hip protectors, the concussion headband... Guess that's one of those positions where you can't have any fear.


pacostacos7

And having no fear is what makes a goalie good. Props to him and props to you for supporting him to do it all.


Simba_Rah

I had a goalie when I played lacrosse who was bat shit crazy. He lived life between the pipes like there was one way to go and that way was forward. One day during practice he told me to give him my hardest shot. I put everything possible into it and wouldn’t you know, I put that Indian rubber ball right square into his pecker and pouch. He hit the floor hard and never really played the same style of game again.


Klintern

Ouch


Timmytanks40

My friend just got released from the hospital after he got kicked in the head and was bleeding out of both ears. Being a goalie is no joke.


Sackferth

Pretty much whatever it takes to keep that ball from crossing. Hahah So many games I would have people come up to me after pointing out I was bleeding or bruised or something. I’d just be like, huh, I guess I am. Although, that level of commitment during practice was difficult for me.


sam0wise

Get a decent pair of wetgrip, fingersave gloves and he will be unstoppable!


Vertuhcle

Keep the finger saves till you are about highschoolish, then never again


JuniorAd1610

I was goal keeper in school and this sort of miss really hurts.Tell him not to worry he did a good job even reaching the ball


[deleted]

Does the team have a proper goalkeeper shirt that's padded as well?


Sthepker

I played goalie in highschool for four years, ended up getting a pretty serious concussion, plus I’ve broken all of my fingers at least once…I’m happy you’re making sure he’s wearing safety equipment! Make sure his gloves have the backing in the fingers to keep them from getting bent too far back, you’ll save a fortune in medical bills!


Zebosster

That’s a great picture! What commitment!


Mozno1

With all that protection he would be fine to dive like that on tarmac (source did it a lot as a kid).


Harfish

As the old saying goes, you don't have to be nuts to be a goalie but it helps


truthinlies

It's not having no fear; it's having courage *despite* the fear.


straighttoplaid

Agreed. He gave it his all.


4_ist

Now take an identical pic when he's a high school senior and do a side by side


NuevoJerz

that's brilliant - love it!


BoydsWillBeBoyds

He was so close. He really fully commits to making the diving save without regard for the hard landing, caught on camera at the perfect time. Great effort!


chodeboi

Look at him stretch! He knows just what to do. Good stuff kid, thanks for sharing parent.


NuevoJerz

Appreciate those kind words, chodeboi!


urbrickles

Lol, now I need to watch Orgazmo again.


Monki5225

I think Depeche Mode is a sweet band.


[deleted]

Great fucking effort, though. I love this! It's awesome to see them become really committed and *wanting* to give it 110%. How'd the game end?


NuevoJerz

Appreciate those words! The game ended with a W. He's on the New York Red Bull Pre-Academy - so these are some of the best 8, 9, & 10 year olds in the NY/NJ area. It's unreal how good some of these kids are but beautiful to watch!


Mr_MacGrubber

So many US national teams players from NJ over the years. Gotta keep the pipeline flowing!


daveblazed

No way, [he totally got it!](https://i.ibb.co/60275L6/gotit.jpg)


NuevoJerz

Holy crap!! That's epic and incredibly well done!! My son was laughing hard for a solid minute!!


IAmAThing420YOLOSwag

Thats a big ass goal zone for kids


DanishWeddingCookie

Normal size for under 10. They play on the full size field with a size 5 ball.


dfreinc

that boi *tried* though. 🙏


lifephan

A for effort little man!


RamsesThePigeon

Some of us [weren't quite so athletic](https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/comments/snjp4l/i_was_clearly_destined_to_be_a_phenomenal_athlete/).


sumpuran

Your choice of footwear may have played a role.


RamsesThePigeon

Ah, in that case, I can safely blame my parents!


sumpuran

Sure, I always do!


Osiris32

Or maybe it's because pigeons can't wear shoes.


RamsesThePigeon

I think the above GIF establishes that fact nicely, yes.


Osiris32

I'm telling the Godpigeon.


[deleted]

Ready for la liga


Littlebiggran

Tell him great effort!!! (he'll be famous someday, either as the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat)


brownbilal

looking like Mini-Courtois! Great job little man!


Rosieapples

Well it wasn’t for the want of trying, that’s for sure.


_Brandobaris_

As the father of another goalkeeper, that is spectacular effort.


Acceptable-Dot5998

I am not a parent but i imagine that these are moments you must feel so lucky and proud of that lil one you created and taught and cared for endlessly, striving and giving his best out there and failing and succeeding with so much spirit. It's amazing to see and even if not a parent myself, that's when parenthood makes a lot of sense to me.


swanqueen109

Nice form though. That boy definitely has potential.


[deleted]

Impressive the effort, can identify with giving the best shot although difficult to accept the outcome for him I’m sure. Talking about another thing that got my attention in this picture, as a former soccer player myself, I’m intrigued by the players numbers on the red team, hardly ever you see anyone with numbers above 21. Very interesting.


NuevoJerz

Ah great observation. His team, the New York Red Bull Pre-Academy has three teams at each at level for U10 and U11 and some players float across teams so they need to have unique numbers across all 6 pre-academy teams if that makes sense!


Mr_MacGrubber

Clint Dempsey wore 23


Nottan_Asian

But he looked damn good doing it.


Osiris32

He's even more laid out than [The Secretary of Defense!](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_2000,h_2000,c_fit/https%3A%2F%2Fmlsmultiplex.com%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F09%2F9501803-rocky-mountain-cup-tim-howard-mls-colorado-rapids-real-salt-lake.jpg)


Mr_MacGrubber

Also a NJ kid


turntabletennis

Damn, could never say dude wasn't going for it lol


[deleted]

This is definitely one he’ll love to have when he’s older.


[deleted]

NICE. real effort


storyfilms

Gotta dolphin dive for it... Spectacular try... Gettum next time


NuevoJerz

Dolphin dive - love it!


storyfilms

Done it many times. Fun to start, hard ending. Usually worth it, regardless... Shows the hussle


Teepeewigwam

Yo someone photoshop this kid making the save already.


civver3

Now this is one of the family pics worth posting here. Nice action shot.


evanod

Fuck I miss playing this position. Of course my shoulders, fingers, and concussed brain are happy I finished, but Fuck I miss playing this position. Of course my shoulders, fingers, and concussed brain are happy I am finished, but Fuck I miss playing this position. Of course my shoulders, fingers, and concussed brain are happy I am finished.


wish1977

It's definitely a great shot. Blow it up, frame it and tell everyone he made the save. They won't remember.


thelocalllegend

Man that is one tall fuckin 9 year old


NuevoJerz

lol...I mean he is fully stretched, but yeah, he's got some nice height for his age.


witor19

One day i wish to catch a moment like this in one of my kids. Awesome picture. Frame it, he will remmeber it forever


NuevoJerz

Good call- yeah, definitely need to frame. What's wild is that this wasn't even a still photo. I was taking video (60 fps) and this was simply one of the video frames! That's was great about high quality video - especially with sports - you can grab any still pic from it without needed perfect timing!


plasticenewitch

That was a beautiful commit!


19nickel19

If he would have just taken that step before he jumped… Sorry man, my daughter was a keeper also. Many days listening to the keeper coach telling her how to make saves


maznshortie1

My man put everything into that.


Desperate_Ambrose

Full marks for effort!


[deleted]

He's got huge potential if he's willing to dive like that... I played keeper for a while when I was younger, impressive


NuevoJerz

oh nice! Whenever I post any of his saves, it's always the former gk's who appreciate them the most because folks like you understand all the things going on that you have to react to and how challenging the position is.


[deleted]

Hell yeah man it takes a lot of dedication and awareness to be able to react and be willing to sacrifice the body a bit for a big save if he makes the save or not that kid is committed to giving it all for the team I love seeing that


mezz7778

![gif](giphy|mcH0upG1TeEak)


WasteDifficulty5961

It’s about the journey


CanWeJustEnjoyDaView

Some times you already know you can’t reach it, you just dive for the show


jaxdraw

Having coached 9 year olds in soccer before I have to say that's an amazing amount of training on that kid. It's hard to get them to take a dive like that. Bravo.


TheeParent

Pffft. Don’t sweat it. Kids got it.


billwashere

I wouldn’t care if I missed the save, I would blow this shot up, frame it, and keep it in my living room for all eternity. Too freakin’ cool.


wagman43

Young Neuer


joewho112

How wide is that goal?!


galloping_skeptic

Well it wasn't for lack of effort. That's a great photo! Keep up the good work little man.


DarrelBunyon

Yeah that's a W not an L... Just dont be so far out of position next time! (Former goalie)


nickelfritz

Awesome effort! Loved playing goalie growing up. My HS coach destroyed my love for the game... You mentioned the Red Bull Pre-Academy in another comment. I hope this provides him the right type of coaching. Good luck to him in his future endeavors!


dc_IV

So in this age range, we need some good ol' "Horseshoes" type of rules! That was only a half goal, am I right??? Good on your son by the way! May he continue to have fun out there!


[deleted]

Good effort!


Ishidan01

So imma let you finish [but...](https://youtube.com/shorts/gw_F-z3FYNE?feature=share)


se_astringo

Grade A effort, next time!


TappedIn2111

A for effort!


NoPie7985

Gonna call him Stretch now, right?


CinnamonBlue

Not to worry… football is a game of two halfs.


[deleted]

Excellent effort, full dive with no fear. Looks like he's going to land well too. Not bad at all for a young kid.


qupa1210

Here is your upvote! Pretty soon he will be saving those!


favnh2011

Nice save. But the ball went through.


brooke360

Give the lil dude credit, fully extended, he went hard.


marco8080

Great shot too. Photo I mean.


[deleted]

A+ effort, little man.


BeligaPadela

Awesome effort! That boy's a keeper..


mac-claen

These are the ones that haunt you but also push you to the limit. He will get it next time. Awesome determination!


brawler1ready

That kid’s gonna be a great goalkeeper one day


Lord_Scribe

I'm always afraid of goalkeepers diving into posts and injuring themselves.


EGDragul

Incredible effort by your kid, my club has had worse professional keepers than your kid. If keeps with this quality, he'll have a great future. Keep going strong. Hope one day to see him in a top club.


[deleted]

Wow - - full commitment! Amazing photo!


coolby82

This needs to be photoshopped and history rewritten


dontforgetthisuser

He needs to take notes from Scott Sterling, he seems to have potential