Thursday, January 30, 2003

A LIGHT PRACTICE IN HEAVY WINDS

That pretty much sums up today. It was a practice that was without a lot of structure, but the winds were intense, forcing them to pay attention or get hit in the face with a curving lacrosse ball or other flying debris. I pushed hard yesterday, and they withstood the challenge without a peep. They understand the prices that need to be paid, and that different days have different values. Today was cheap and fun. No extra running was involved, and lots of forms of scrimmaging were. Today was the pay off for yesterday. Endless Running Wednesday was followed by Mostly Fun Thursday. I say both days were equally good, though polar opposite in approach, and both days rolled us along on the path of progress at probably a fairly equal rate.

I have not used the word so far this season, so it must be time. Practice must always be FRESH, complete with surprises on an almost daily basis. This is what drives me. I believe that is one way that I can promote us playing at a consistent and high level. I must present new problems, situations, and perspectives for them to deal with every day. The answers must be simple, and easily recognizable for them even though the number of potential situations is practically infinite. It’s not about me being a genius in the 4th quarter when it is tied up or whatever, because I already know I’m not. You have to prepare to be in intense situations by simulating them on a daily basis. At least that remains my plan.

Having said all that,, it’s okay that today was pretty much low key and designed to be stress free. Tomorrow I might be a maniac again, making them so uneasy that they can barely catch the ball.

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