Our opponents were bigger, stronger and faster, but we still have to offer up some resistance to stay in the game.
I can accept losing. I don't like it, but I can accept it as long as there is something to gain from it. Tonight I felt like we were teetering on the fence of success and ended up falling backwards.
With this particular group in the division we are in, we are going to run into a lot of teams that are stronger than us. But I do expect the team to compete and look to execute what we learn in training.
During our sessions we always apply every new concept and technique in small sided games and exercises with pressure. They will not always succeed in games right away, but we have to attempt it and attempt it again until it works in a higher pressure environment.
With the exception of a few games, I have been wrestling with this all year and unsuccessful in finding a permanent solution. Our production in games is not even close to what they are willing to try in training. Our passes are lighter and slower, tackles are incomplete, etc.
We've been physically overwhelmed in a lot of games, but I still want to see sparks of brilliance around the field at different times.
We have 2 games left. One session before the first then 3 sessions before our final home game.
The kids still come to learn every session and work hard. For this I am proud of them and it's a stern reminder that it's always the coach's job to set the boys up to succeed.
My job is to teach, nurture, continue demanding that they compete during matches and look to execute what we learn in training.
I do not worry about finishing last and being relegated. It might actually be a blessing so these boys have a chance to succeed and enjoy their time with the ball on the field. At this age success is important to keep the players interested. It might not be team success, but there has to be individual successes somewhere along the line. Maybe the prospect of a lower pressure environment is good medicine.
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