Its that time of the year! Preseason!
I love taking in all the excitement from seeing my players report for training. I get a chance to catch up on how everyone’s summer went. I even hear about the “last minute vacations” kids are going on. I hear about how excited they are to go back to school and how they get to meet their new teachers and see friends they haven’t seen in awhile. But most of all, they are excited to get back to soccer.
As a coach, I need to be in tune with my players. I have learned from experience that I need to ride this wave of excitement and use it to my advantage. The trainings need to be fun and engaging. Scrimmages need to be competitive. This can set us up for a fun and rewarding season.
If you are feeling the excitement for a new season, ride the wave! Start off with strong momentum and let it guide you toward success.