Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:23 pm  

So is this the new age thought process taught as part of a Sports Science Degree? I assume the expectation is that the stated key objectives of this initiative, to instil mental toughness, teamwork, resourcefulness and quick thinking outside of the box into our group of players will hopefully deliver us a competitive edge over other SL teams. If so, bring it on.

My only concern is that 3 days may not be long enough to build a new bridge in Tadcaster!

Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:53 pm  

SirStan wrote:

Thanks for your concerns, however I think I will take CC & JP's evaluation of this idea over that of your own.

Still, it's given the neighbours plenty to talk about whilst speculating about who exactly back tracked on overseas plans. Was it Peacock, Chester or Hudgell? Or maybe it was paper talk by the Westmoreland Muppet?

A bit touchy tonight Stan?

As I've said I like the idea. I can see alot of benefits to it and I can see other clubs doing similar things in the future. Just think its the kind of thing you do in November. Not in January when the season is just on the horizon and you are getting towards the fine tuning stage. But hey, if you start the season like a house on fire I'll come back for a slice of humble pie.

Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Mon Jan 04, 2016 10:05 pm  

For me it's educating the player's about the real world and that they are privileged. Helping the flood victims in Cumbria or a foodbank in Birmingham for example gives the players a sense of humility. I think it's a great idea and it's only for a new days. If it helps them see and tests them. It can only be a positive move well done chezza and staff.

Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Mon Jan 04, 2016 10:15 pm  

I have no idea if this is a good idea or not as to how it will transfer to results on the pitch, but I whole heartedly applaude the club for doing it.

I've worked in a more than a few desperate situations with people I wasn't too keen on, but when backs are to the wall, you get on and and do the job.

You then find bonds that stick tight, that will undoubtedly help you on the pitch.

Even if it doesn't, we pride ourselves on being a community club, and we'll have added to the community with this initiative.

Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Mon Jan 04, 2016 10:42 pm  

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:

A bit touchy tonight Stan?.

Touchy? Not since she got the restraining order sorted.

Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Mon Jan 04, 2016 11:05 pm  

Maybe it's seen as a welcome change midway through weeks and weeks of training.

Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Mon Jan 04, 2016 11:13 pm  

Do you live in Barkisland?

Fire.

It kills.

Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:52 am  

3 days is hardly going to hamper the fitness regime I would have thought it will be a lot better than the 2 days on a plane that was hinted at a few months ago in the trip to the USA.

Never been a believer in the overseas camps, not when we start in the freezing depths of Feb.

Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Tue Jan 05, 2016 9:47 pm  

Think it's a great idea. We lacked mental toughness as well as fitness last year.
Too many times we chucked the towel in when defending. This may help with all sorts of aspects of the squads mental toughness.

Re: Pre-Season Training Camp... : Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:09 am  

Burtons Forearm wrote:

Think it's a great idea. We lacked mental toughness as well as fitness last year.
Too many times we chucked the towel in when defending. This may help with all sorts of aspects of the squads mental toughness.

I don't see how it will add to this mental toughness that has been spoke about to me it seems like saying people that do volunteering up and down the country have more of this mental toughness than a RL player