Just Kickn' It

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John Benson and Nduka Azagba may be miles away from their respective British homelands of London and Liverpool, but they find familiarity on soccer fields — even in Kentucky.
The two coaches are part of the British Challenger, a four-day instructional camp being held at the Bee Creek Soccer Complex in Murray. The camp started Monday and wrapped up today. Thirty youngsters — ranging from 5 to 12 years old — are doing drills to improve their dribbling, passing and shooting.
Azagba, the 25-year-old who goes by “Cookie,” has been coaching since he was 17. Now his biggest regret is not being able to get to the United States sooner than he did.
“A few of my friends from college have done the challenges before,” Azagba said. “It’s something I’ve wanted to get involved in for a long time. I finally applied, went through some training courses, and now am having fun watching these kids learn to play a game that I have loved for a long time.”
Benson brings that same passion. A senior on full scholarship at nearby Brescia University, he also coaches youth soccer in Owensboro and takes pride in seeing the children improve.
“Explaining something to them, visually seeing them pick it up and utilize it in game has to be one of the best feelings,” he said. “It’s a job well done — by everyone.”