Gemotions

"Daniel, we're putting you at goalie," his dad said, while eating cereal. Daniel, seated across the table, immediately perked up. He had always enjoyed watching the goalkeepers on television. The responsibility, the focus, the decisive action. It felt as if a switch had been flipped.

He could practically taste the anticipation. He took an extra spoonful of cereal, his mind already racing with ideas, strategies, the new equipment he’d have to master. He imagined the thrill of diving for a save, the satisfaction of protecting the net. "Okay!" he said, his voice buoyant, and a wide smile.