sturner
Terrified
I'll give you my perspective. This was my first Rachuig this year, I hadnt done Presidents Shield in Juniors and was told with the rest of the team at the trials "if you dont perform you'll be benched - its that simple". We all knew what to expect.
I didnt perform well during nationals and wasnt confident in the leadup to Rachuig. I didnt feel I had a good line, my thumb swelled like you wouldnt believe and I had trouble with the approaches. And I told the Coach and the Manager of my concerns. I believe I played about 6 games over 2 days and got injured on the 3rd day. So I took up my spot as trying to cheer on the team and lift them when they were down.
Did this discourage me from the sport despite spending over $2K to get there? Hell no. If anything it highlighted what work was still needed and I'll be damned if I sit there and mope saying its not fair. We all know what to expect. Some just want to sit & moan about it.
I didnt perform well during nationals and wasnt confident in the leadup to Rachuig. I didnt feel I had a good line, my thumb swelled like you wouldnt believe and I had trouble with the approaches. And I told the Coach and the Manager of my concerns. I believe I played about 6 games over 2 days and got injured on the 3rd day. So I took up my spot as trying to cheer on the team and lift them when they were down.
Did this discourage me from the sport despite spending over $2K to get there? Hell no. If anything it highlighted what work was still needed and I'll be damned if I sit there and mope saying its not fair. We all know what to expect. Some just want to sit & moan about it.