Thursday, 25 July 2013

Words from Netminder and Coach Eddie Coote

With the Nationals this weekend I had a sit down after the final training session with netminder and coach Eddie Coote to discuss his views on the task ahead. 
 

Looking ahead to the weekend how far do you think the team will get?

I believe this team can go far in the nationals.  I am expecting to get to the semi-final at least.  It will be hard work. There are a lot of good team playing and we are going to have to play very well to get that far and then who knows!!

How has the long layoff since the end of the league season been and how has preparation been going?

I think preparations have gone well I think the team is ready to go, training has been good the past month or so, just hope we can get up to speed quick enough as we haven’t had much game practice leading up to the nationals.

As a Whole how has the season gone so far?

I think we struggled at the start off the season then injuries hit but we fought through and started playing some good hockey along the way. We were so close to winning the league at the end of the season which shows the willingness of the team not give in.    

Who do you think are the teams to beat at the weekend?

All the teams that have made the nationals deserve to be there! But the top three teams to beat for me are South London snipers, Hornets and Northumberland Knights

How are you feeling regarding your own preparation for the weekend?

Preparations haven’t been the best for me personally with no game practice for a while but I’m feeling optimistic about this weekend! I feel that if I can bring my A game and the defence does what they have done all season (make me look good!!) we will have a chance to win.

So can this Barbarians team win it?

Final say

If everybody turns up ready and willing to put in 100% in every shift and stick to the game plan then we will go far this year!! Talent can win games, but teamwork, intelligence and hard work will win championships!!     
 
Keep an eye out for more views and previews to this weekends nationals

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