Weeks before the first Premier tournament are some of the most important, and most misunderstood, weeks of the season.
This is when coaches feel the pressure to:
• Fix everything
• Add more systems
• Run harder practices
• “Get ready” fast
But this phase isn’t about adding more. It’s about tightening what already exists.
Right now, the biggest gains usually come from:
• Clear roles
• Repetition under light pressure
• Emotional stability from the bench
• Teaching athletes how to reset after mistakes
Your team doesn’t need to look perfect yet.They need to look connected.
A good question to ask this week:
Are we practicing to perform, or practicing to learn how to compete together?
Curious how others are approaching this stretch:
What’s one thing you’re intentionally not changing before your first Premier?