Playing better 1/11/12
We have had a pretty good run over the past few days. We beat China 15 - 4 on Tuesday in a game that was never close. The Chinese seemed out of sorts and a bit confused. I am sure that they are working on a new offense and defense and they seem to be struggling to make it all work. Anyway, it was a blowout. Our guys took control early and just kept the pressure on the Chinese.
Yesterday, we played Australia in front of a nice crowd. This was a close game the entire way. We are playing better and I have to say that I was pleased with our effort. We played solid on defense and allowed only 6 goals. Australia was 3 for 8 on their 6 on 5 and only scored one counter goal. We fought hard for four quarters and ended up in a 6 - 6 tie. The glaring weak area of our game was our 6 on 5. We scored only 3 of 12. Not a good stat and certainly something that must change if we are to get back to the podium. We actually had a 6 on 5 with 10 seconds left in the game and shot the ball over the goal. Overall, I was happy with the way we played. We swam well with the Aussies and we put ourselves in a position to win the game at the end.
Earlier today, we played Brazil and clobbered them. We started a little slow but came on strong and pulled away at the end winning 17 - 5. We have been rotating players throughout the tournament (only allowed to declare 13 per game) and many of the young guys are playing pretty well. Both young goalies - Chay Lapin and Andy Stevens have played well and Shea Buckner, Jeff Tyrell and Janson Wigo have all contributed with some nice goals.
We now play the Barbarians tomorrow. This is basically the Australian “B” team. We will rest some of our veterans as we have already secured a spot in the final against Australia on Saturday. They are expecting a large crowd and it should be a fun environment.
Overall, the trip has been very good for our team. We have had some good meetings to outline expectations and go over schedule and we have had some very good workouts here. The team is getting along very well and as we go through this process over the next 7 months we will need to build on the trust, respect and love that is already present.
I am looking forward to the journey.
See you at the pool.
Coach
Yesterday, we played Australia in front of a nice crowd. This was a close game the entire way. We are playing better and I have to say that I was pleased with our effort. We played solid on defense and allowed only 6 goals. Australia was 3 for 8 on their 6 on 5 and only scored one counter goal. We fought hard for four quarters and ended up in a 6 - 6 tie. The glaring weak area of our game was our 6 on 5. We scored only 3 of 12. Not a good stat and certainly something that must change if we are to get back to the podium. We actually had a 6 on 5 with 10 seconds left in the game and shot the ball over the goal. Overall, I was happy with the way we played. We swam well with the Aussies and we put ourselves in a position to win the game at the end.
Earlier today, we played Brazil and clobbered them. We started a little slow but came on strong and pulled away at the end winning 17 - 5. We have been rotating players throughout the tournament (only allowed to declare 13 per game) and many of the young guys are playing pretty well. Both young goalies - Chay Lapin and Andy Stevens have played well and Shea Buckner, Jeff Tyrell and Janson Wigo have all contributed with some nice goals.
We now play the Barbarians tomorrow. This is basically the Australian “B” team. We will rest some of our veterans as we have already secured a spot in the final against Australia on Saturday. They are expecting a large crowd and it should be a fun environment.
Overall, the trip has been very good for our team. We have had some good meetings to outline expectations and go over schedule and we have had some very good workouts here. The team is getting along very well and as we go through this process over the next 7 months we will need to build on the trust, respect and love that is already present.
I am looking forward to the journey.
See you at the pool.
Coach
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