This weekend threw us a bit of a curveball with rain on Sunday. Short-handed on Saturday, we need to give a big shout-out 👏 to the players who showed up, dug in, and gave their best in a tough 1–3 loss ⚽.
Many of our athletes will be starting school 📚 this week, and some will be adding extra activities or sports 🏃♂️🏀 to their schedules. To help balance it all, we are personally scaling back our at-home routine and adding more recovery days 🛌💧.
I came across a great video on 7 lessons footballers learn too late 🎥, and I think it’s worth sharing. Here’s a quick overview with the video below:
- Confidence is a skill 💪 – You’re not born with it. Confidence must be developed, just like mental toughness and ball mastery.
- Consistency over motivation 🔄 – Don’t rely on feeling motivated. Build systems and routines you follow every day.
- Basics before flash 🎯 – Passing and mastering your first touch might not be as exciting as flashy tricks, but they win games.
- Recovery is training 🛌💧 – Rest days matter. Drink plenty of water throughout the week, especially before games or practice.
- Fascia training 🦵 – This helps improve explosiveness, balance, and reduces the risk of injury. (We’ve got a section on this in our training resources.)
- Talent is built 🛠️ – Skill comes from hard work and development, not just natural ability.
- Promote yourself the right way 🤝 – Be the kind of player everyone wants to play with. Be a good teammate, respect your coaches, and lead by example.
Let’s keep learning, improving, and supporting each other—on and off the field. 🌟