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Nov 17, 2015 | mdowner | 2032 views
2nd Century Source for Sports 05 Atoms Learning Hard Lessons
As we approach the midway point of the season our 05s have experienced over the past three months what it takes to compete. There have been extremely low moments, but conversely some positive ones as well.  

After 29 total games, the team is continuing to struggle for its first win, and our losses in most cases have been quite severe.   For some of you reading this article, whether part of our Association or not, our record on paper is abysmal. We are hopeful that there will be less disparity on the scoreboard in the second half of the season.  We aren't seeking miracles, we are looking for improvement.   Improvement in the level of effort given from every player. Consistent effort would definitely alleviate some of the lop sided scores. We witnessed this, this past weekend.  No effort equals a 13-0 loss, whereas effort for three periods equals being down 3-2 with 4 mins left in the 3rd and only losing by a couple. When the required effort emerges from this team it is astonishing how the results differ and what a pleasure it is to watch them play. The results aren't wins, but they sure aren't belittling losses.   

At this point in the season, the players have started to realize that they need to give their best effort each and every single time they set foot on that ice surface, whether it is in a practice or a game in order to achieve positive results.  They have learned if effort isn't there from every player, the team fails.  They continue to discover that they all need to work together in order to generate a positive playing environment.

After only three short months of playing together, these boys will continue to learn what it takes to improve. When their first win arrives, and fingers crossed it does, it will perhaps mean that much more.

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