Tomorrow is listed as an off day on the calendar and will remain that. There is no practice tomorrow.
As for why we compete, it is of my opinion that the over-arching purpose of high school athletics is to use the exhilaration and challenge of competition to help us grow as people. Winning at anything in life requires:
- Self-confidence and belief
- Hard work and tenacity
- Strong and constructive reactions to setbacks
- Working collaboratively
- Reflecting on self and a growth mindset
- Sacrifice for something bigger than oneself.
Among others I am sure. It is my mission as a coach (however imperfectly) to continue to work these angles in the context of soccer – that winning at anything is a synergy of all of these characteristics. We have wonderful players – that never changes. I am particularly proud of:
- Gigi using his left to finish – awesome growth
- Yahriel and Ben playing meaningful minutes and playing them well. By that I do not mean mistake free but they did a lot of things nicely!
- Braden sent some beautifully weighted balls for those assists. What a talent
- We have guys playing hurt and sacrificing
- Jeff making some really remarkable saves
- Nolan Lutz coming as a JV knowing he would not play. Thank you!
- Harnit played hard and helped us in tough stretches in the game.
- Noah is nursing an ankle and played his heart anyway
- Rocco motivating the bench and being positive. I hear you.
- Dillard always works so incredibly hard.
There are others to mention for sure. Growth mindset, react positively to setbacks. Love each other. To everyone in Wilson soccer, thank you. Watch below please.
Wilson Warrior Soccer 