We had a really strong practice yesterday,90 minutes of constant action. The players got a ton of touches on the ball, and we pulled in a few drills that some of the top teams in Kansas are using at this age level.
Right now we’re sitting at 2–1, which is a solid start.
Looking ahead to this Saturday, there’s a bit of a unique situation.
The Bulldogs team we played last week is a younger group (mostly 2nd grade) and they’re still finding their footing, especially with a few new players. The league director reached out and asked that we do our best to keep games more competitive when there’s a mismatch.
Because of that, we’re going to make a few adjustments.
Some of our stronger players will see reduced minutes this game ⏱️, and a few will sit out entirely. This gives us a chance to:
- Create a more balanced and competitive game ⚖️
- Give newer and younger players more meaningful minutes 🌱
- Let players grow in different roles and situations 🧠⚽️
This is actually a really good opportunity for the team. Development doesn’t just come from winning games, it comes from being in situations where players have to think, adapt, and step up.
Looking forward to seeing how the group responds this weekend 🙌⚽️.