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Post by allthingsoccer on Aug 4, 2020 14:49:04 GMT -5
So now that most have been back to practice, are you seeing any players that you can tell didnt workout during this covid lock down?
Just wondering. I can personally see that some havent worked hard as others.
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Post by DunwoodySoccerDad on Aug 4, 2020 14:56:28 GMT -5
So now that most have been back to practice, are you seeing any players that you can tell didnt workout during this covid lock down? Just wondering. I can personally see that some havent worked hard as others. I haven't been to one of our full team practices yet, but my daughter said there are definitely a few who look like they haven't touched a ball since the lockdowns in March. |
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Post by soccermaxx72 on Aug 4, 2020 21:39:49 GMT -5
Very clear who has been spending too much time on Netflix and Tik Tok, players who put in the work are standing out
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Post by soccernoleuk on Aug 4, 2020 22:04:02 GMT -5
Very clear who has been spending too much time on Netflix and Tik Tok, players who put in the work are standing out This. Our team is playing in the Nike Select Cup this weekend and I'm not sure half the team will still be standing after the second game Saturday. |
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Post by allthingsoccer on Aug 5, 2020 6:29:11 GMT -5
Yeah I figured, its going to take time for those to get back game ready.
Over a 100 days is a long time. plus Spring is usually "peak" player performance.
Those that did work hard during this "break" should be very proud of themselves.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Aug 5, 2020 6:44:28 GMT -5
I’ve seen the opposite also - kids who didn’t take a break this summer and aren’t ain’t better. Natural growth and progression of some players. It’s a crap shoot and a grind.
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Post by mistergrinch on Aug 5, 2020 8:25:53 GMT -5
Motivation got harder the longer it went on without games.. but mine used it as an opportunity to get better and did.
Definitely slowed down a little as it dragged on.. getting back to team trainings has been a huge boost. One had a full field scrimmage against another team.. and you'd think she just made the national team by the grins when they came off.
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Post by Whistledown on Aug 5, 2020 10:34:07 GMT -5
I highly doubt that their performance is a direct result of whether they worked during lockdown. They are children and there are a ton of factors at play here. Perhaps, we support them this season rather than judge them for their performance during a global pandemic.
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Post by soccermaxx72 on Aug 5, 2020 11:55:46 GMT -5
Uh, it’s clear to see the ones that are winded and out of shape
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Post by soccerloafer on Aug 5, 2020 12:12:05 GMT -5
In somewhat of a defense, there's a reason some kids chose TEAM sports - to have a TEAM to work out with, push each other, etc. Individual training over an extended period is a challenge for many. Some need that social bonding to push themselves. In short, this spring and summer has sucked on many levels...
One of my kids just started running XC. Getting them to run with me or on their own before team practice started was like pulling teeth. Once group training started, their competitive nature took over and the motivation returned. Now running is no longer a chore.
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Post by mistergrinch on Aug 5, 2020 13:24:34 GMT -5
Uh, it’s clear to see the ones that are winded and out of shape ..and rusty on the ball |
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Post by GameOfThrow-ins on Aug 11, 2020 20:03:25 GMT -5
Ahhhhhh....the dreaded beep tests are here!
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Post by allthingsoccer on Aug 11, 2020 21:09:12 GMT -5
Lots of injuries from what I have seen. Doing too much so quickly. For sure off the ball movement and lazy passing. Im sure over the next month or so things will get back to stride.
I have seen some players make up ground over the last 100 days. Good to see that some put the time in.
Cheers to a good start of preseason so far.
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