Choices.

Following a longer than planned for hiatus, we pick up with some more information and updates for Trinity Soccer...

The program has adopted a slightly more evolved perspective since our disappointing end in the NCAA Sweet 16 of the 2011 NCAA National Tournament. Losing 1-0 in 2OT at the hands of the host team in Ithaca, NY stung...badly...but as we reflected back upon the stretch of time between mid-August until late November, we know we had many great and significant moments and experiences that if we retain and access them, we are better for them.

With the God-given choice each day when we wake up in the morning to be better than we have previously been, there really is only one choice to be made...to pursue a greater version of ourselves than there has ever been.

Starting the 2012 campaign, we will collectively choose each day to actively and passionately pursue our own best versions. Should we choose otherwise, we will surely perish, and that simply is not acceptable. Much has been discussed in both small and large-scale conversations between November 2011 and August 2012. With the absence of another fantastic group of seniors, and the introduction of a bright and promising group of new players, we recognize the importance of clarity, communication, and collective commitment. In the presence of an absurd amount of political rhetoric, we have pledged to compose our collective commitment of genuine intent and accepted responsibility, which seems to contrast deeply that which we here from society.

The spring was an important time to build that foundation for ourselves to move forward without the assistance of some heavily relied upon personalities and skill sets, and in the midst of the best competition we could access. Playing against two programs with a combined scholarship total of roughly 23, we tallied 6 goals and conceded three, proving to ourselves and many others that we can PLAY, and we can compete with anyone.

The preseason has been a time of development and progress from that foundation. Unfortunately we started a few steps behind where we planned, in that the collective fitness of the group was inferior to our acceptable standard, but a credit to the girls, they have worked hard to make up for their inadequate preparation. We adopted some themes to keep us focused and motivated, and we have adhered to them into the start of the 2012 campaign, knowing full well we would have to be well prepared for our annual matchup against a very good, and highly respectable geographic and competitive rival on the first weekend. Time will tell for this 2012 version of Trinity Soccer. What choice will they make??

 -LK