The players were starting to internalize the principles of the system, their movements becoming more instinctive, less hesitant. The system's feedback was encouraging. The Pressing Success Rate climbed from 34% to 41%. It was still a long way from perfect, but it was tangible progress.
Nya Kirby was a joy to coach, his tactical understanding growing with every session. Reece Hannam was a natural leader, constantly communicating, organizing, and encouraging his teammates. Even Ryan Fletcher, the goalkeeper, was growing in confidence, his starting position higher, his distribution quicker and more decisive.
The positive momentum from the Gary meeting carried through Monday and Tuesday. The players sensed something had shifted... not in the training itself, but in me. I was lighter, less frantic, more focused.
