Fitness testing was well – a rough row to hoe for these guys. It notoriously claims its victims each year but is a way to hold the guys accountable for training physically over the summer. On this forum and in person – I advocated constantly to run over the summer on their own to be their best. Many didn’t and the fitness testing is the bill that must be paid. Their numbers will be posted on the website in the fitness tracking section – NOT FOR ANY TO JUDGE – but for transparencies sake so they know how their ranking was achieved. In any case, they may be sore tomorrow, but make sure they keep coming. Growing pains are an indication of GROWTH. Being great at anything is not easy.

Here are the survivors:

Some gents who impressed me and why:

Nolan Browne’s passing was improved and he did 1.2 million pushups

The goalies looked sharp – coach ale mentioned the freshman looked strong and I saw a superb save from Levi

Hetrick is a rock – never complains, does the job. Never critiques, does the job. Never coaches, does the job. Never change Justin

Owen Smith was all in – attentive. Focused. Positive. Quick to smile.

Ben and Andrew with the headbands – you guys bring fun and joy

Anderson had a niggle and kept playing. I can’t judge wrong or right but you are TOUGH.

Connor suffered today but never stopped leading. There is real substance in there.

* I can’t mention everyone here so if you don’t see you or your child mentioned – it is not necessarily because I wasn’t impressed

We just began this journey. Walk it to the end. Don’t quit. Don’t second guess. Don’t doubt. Don’t look back. Grow, get better, work harder, dedicate yourself to the task. It IS worth it.

I will email players personal feedback tonight and each day. CHECK YOUR EMAILS. I expect you to respond. Accountability if you don’t.