Day One Preseason - Blogs Back, Teams Back

My daily blog is back!  Just a reminder that my reasons for starting a blog last Fall was to add some humor and insight to the everyday goings on of my life, everything soccer and most importantly the GW Mens Soccer Fall season.  During this Fall I hope you enjoy my everyday ramblings and keep up to date with how the season progresses.

We're finally back!!!  After a long summer of entertaining family and working hard with no vacation our first day of preseason was finally here.  With everyone passing physicals the previous day were we at full strength for the first session and the DC summer could not have cooperated better as the temperatures stayed in the 80's. 

A quick check on our aerobic fitness and we were straight into our BUFF V BLUE or Returners V Rookies scrimmage.  The first half went in favor of the new lads but the failure to capitalize on their chances would prove costly as the last 20 saw the returners experience take control of the game and finish 3-0 winners.  Not one to complain about officials but I have to say that Coach Irizarry showed some rustiness in the middle and confirmed that he has a future in coaching but certainly not in officiating.  After some post session Q and A for some of the guys the first session was in the bag and everyone came through healthy.  End of session Video

PM SESSION
After a midday break we were back on the field for an early evening session.  A lighter session which involved a little possession but most importantly an ending scrimmage that was rather lively and played at a pretty frantic pace and intensity.  If the players can keep that up for the rest of preseason leading into our first games I will be very happy and impressed.  Before I end I want to welcome Bernadette Burke our new athletic trainer to the program and welcome back Matt Pasquinelli who after a summer sabbatical rubbing shoulders with the creme de la creme of Goalkeeping coaches is back in his office in the six yard box.

Just a reminder you can follow me on twitter on the handles above or visit our GW Soccer Website for all the latest news and upcoming events.  Take a look at our newcomers video to meet our new guys and I hope to add some more videos as we move through preseason.

Raise High Moment of the Day
Everyone being healthy and fit and the end of the day.