PRACTICE MAKES THE PLAYER

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The Weekly Staff

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October 5, 2018

PRACTICE MAKES THE PLAYER - A group of people watching a football ball - American Youth Soccer Organization — Bryson Ward and Morgan Dockery, both 4 at right center, battle for control of the soccer ball during an Upper Keys American Youth Soccer Organization Region 864 6U team scrimmage at Founders Park in Islamorada Friday evening, September 28, 2018. From left are assistant coach and Upper Keys AYSO 12U team member Violet Matthews, 10, Tristan Vazquez and Ryleigh Daniels, both 5. Photo by Doug Finger Photography

Upper Keys AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) is a 100 percent volunteer organization that runs and manages youth soccer programs for kids ages 4 to 14 years old. About 300 players, on about 20 teams, have begun the fall season which runs until Thanksgiving. Jeff Weinstock, regional commissioner and also a coach, said the kids are excited to be back on the field after Hurricane Irma scrapped last year’s entire season.

PRACTICE MAKES THE PLAYER - A group of people watching a football ball - American Youth Soccer Organization — Bryson Ward and Morgan Dockery, both 4 at right center, battle for control of the soccer ball during an Upper Keys American Youth Soccer Organization Region 864 6U team scrimmage at Founders Park in Islamorada Friday evening, September 28, 2018. From left are assistant coach and Upper Keys AYSO 12U team member Violet Matthews, 10, Tristan Vazquez and Ryleigh Daniels, both 5. Photo by Doug Finger Photography

PRACTICE MAKES THE PLAYER - A group of young men playing a game of football - American Youth Soccer Organization — Assistant coach Alex Burton, 9, checks on Upper Keys American Youth Soccer Organization Region 864 6U team member Kamila Hein, 4, at center, during practice at Founders Park in Islamorada Friday evening, September 28, 2018. Photo by Doug Finger Photography

PRACTICE MAKES THE PLAYER - A group of young people playing football on a field - American Youth Soccer Organization — Assistant coach Makayla Hann, 12, with the Upper Keys American Youth Soccer Organization Region 864 6U team cheers a goal scored by Patrick Cummings, 4, during practice at Founders Park in Islamorada Friday evening, September 28, 2018. Hann, who plays soccer with the Florida Keys Soccer Club, a traveling team, said she enjoys volunteering her time with the beginner players because she likes seeing them grow their skill level. Photo by Doug Finger Photography

PRACTICE MAKES THE PLAYER - A group of people in a field - Team — Morgan Dockery, 4, at center, throws a low soccer ball at Upper Keys American Youth Soccer Organization Region 864 6U team coach Brian Banks during practice at Founders Park in Islamorada Friday evening, September 28, 2018. Photo by Doug Finger Photography

PRACTICE MAKES THE PLAYER - A group of young children standing next to a football ball - Team — Jayden McLeod, 4, at left center, points out a rainbow in the sky to fellow Upper Keys American Youth Soccer Organization Region 864 6U teammate Tristan Hughes, 5, center, during the second practice of the 2018 season at Founders Park in Islamorada Friday, September 28, 2018. At far left is Tenley Banks, 4. And at right center are cousins Crew Stanley and Riff Loving, 4. Last year’s season was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. Photo by Doug Finger Photography

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