the harder it is to surrender."
That's how Coach Morgan begins his pre-season letter to players and parents. He warns against stitting back and waiting for someone to hand out a trophy, especially a state title trophy. Below is an excerpt of Morgan's letter.
"There are many reasons to be fit. A good fitness program aids in your endurance, thereby helping your quality of play. If you are aspiring to be on varsity, or are returning from last year, there is no greater advantage you can give yourself than to come in being in the best shape possible. The preseason
process and try-outs are tough and long, being in top condition can keep you going strong when others have wilted. One other reason for the conditioning is at the High School level, generally in April, we may play in excess of three games a week, with tournaments on the weekend.
Physical conditioning is definitely a deciding factor in soccer excellence and player success. Just as importantly is your mental game. There is little doubt that the heat of battle exposes a competitor's weakest points. If an athlete's personality is negative, she may turn against herself in a contest. Her hidden vulnerabilities become will apparent. Competition is connected to her image. A
physically strong, athletic competitor who works hard may look great in training; but in her game she may fade at the first sign of trouble. Her fighting spirit diminishes, and she looks helpless. Sheloses confidence. The composed and rational side of her personality suddenly vanishes. How mentally tough you are is an important question whose answer largely defines how successful you'll
be in competition You have a decision to make this year. You don’t have to be a world-class athlete to enjoy the game of soccer, but for you to participate on this team you must strive for the highest possible level, to your fullest capability, you must commit to fitness, mental as well as physical. On top of that, you must work on your technical and tactical game. That means working on your own, pushing yourself to better yourself."
process and try-outs are tough and long, being in top condition can keep you going strong when others have wilted. One other reason for the conditioning is at the High School level, generally in April, we may play in excess of three games a week, with tournaments on the weekend.
Physical conditioning is definitely a deciding factor in soccer excellence and player success. Just as importantly is your mental game. There is little doubt that the heat of battle exposes a competitor's weakest points. If an athlete's personality is negative, she may turn against herself in a contest. Her hidden vulnerabilities become will apparent. Competition is connected to her image. A
physically strong, athletic competitor who works hard may look great in training; but in her game she may fade at the first sign of trouble. Her fighting spirit diminishes, and she looks helpless. Sheloses confidence. The composed and rational side of her personality suddenly vanishes. How mentally tough you are is an important question whose answer largely defines how successful you'll
be in competition You have a decision to make this year. You don’t have to be a world-class athlete to enjoy the game of soccer, but for you to participate on this team you must strive for the highest possible level, to your fullest capability, you must commit to fitness, mental as well as physical. On top of that, you must work on your technical and tactical game. That means working on your own, pushing yourself to better yourself."
