Day One Preseason

Today was the first day of preseason and since last Fall we have seen some changes to the program. In February Coaches Jim Felix and Danny Irizarry joined my coaching staff and I have already seen the good things they have brought to the program and continue to do so each today.

We also saw our new incoming class begin their GW soccer careers as they participated in their first practice.  Dare I say they beat the upperclassmen in our small-sided games? I just did!  

One thing that hasn’t changed is the DC weather this time of year.  A very hot late afternoon start to practice (during which time we were doing our fitness testing) changed to a cooler early evening as we finished practice. Typical!  The overall fitness levels of the group were good and a testament to the hard work the players have put in over the summer.  Another piece of good news was the fact that the only new injury was Coach Irizarry who mysteriously picked up a foot injury knowing the fitness test was today??  

Will he make a miraculous recovery when we start the shooting tomorrow? We shall see.  

After the great session today I’m looking forward to getting back on the field tomorrow.  It’s an real early start and by the end of the day we will have completed 2 sessions so I need my rest.

Magic Moment:

Conversation between 2 players after player 1 tried on his new cleats

“My cleats don’t fit”

Reply

“Well don’t wear them”

GENIUS!!!!!