[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by Mark Padgett
My granddaughter Lauren, who is eight, just finished her second week (out of four) at the Nike Soccer Camp (yes, I said the "S" word). This program is by invitation only and she is the youngest player in the camp. It is held at the Nike World Campus in Beaverton and is run by some professional instructors from England. Fortunately, she lives only about 15 minutes from there (my granddaughter - not the instructors).

During the past season, she averaged over two goals per game on a team that scored an average of 3.5 per game. I keep asking my daughter when she is going to enroll Lauren in basketball camp.

BTW - I thought Lauren's idol might be Mia Hamm or Brandy Chastain but it's Hillary Duff.

Also BTW - I hope she signs a shoe contract.

I didn't know your were old to have grandchildren. Congratulations.

MTD, Sr.