Training

Today was a typical training day for us. We began the day with weights and cardio work in the gym at 9:00 am. Next, we had about an hour on our own before we scrimmaged four quarters with Spain. It was good training and it gave us a chance to play against a team that will play a similar style of game to Italy. The scrimmage went well. It was close and it was obvious that we did not quite have our legs yet. The first 2 – 3 days are always difficult and I believe each day now we will get stronger and stronger.

After lunch the guys settled in for an afternoon nap. Typically this is a 2 – 3 hour rest period. Then came a light snack and back to the pool. In the evening we had about an hour and a half on our own and then we scrimmaged against Montenegro. After jumping on them 6 – 0 we cruised to a 12 - 6 win in 2 plus quarters. The guys looked like they were starting to feel better this evening. It was a good confidence builder and hopefully, we will build on this as we go forward. The final part of the day consisted of dinner and then relaxing before getting a good night’s sleep.

All in all it is a pretty normal day in our water polo life. Eat, sleep and play water polo. Tomorrow will be much the same. We will scrimmage with Spain in the morning and Montenegro in the afternoon. It is great training for us and it is preparing us well for Rome. We now are 6 days away from our first match at the Championships. It is getting more and more exciting as the anticipation builds.

The best news of the day was that our luggage arrived. Most everyone received their bags this morning before training and Tony finally received his this afternoon. It was a bit interesting that not only did we smell better but we also played better this afternoon.

Things are looking up. See you at the pool.

Coach