There is a concept that I used and one that has been around since my playing days in Sando; as a matter of fact is was a high school coach in Sando who had our team in a room with lights off prior to game; (maybe last period of classes), and we beagn 'VISUALIZING' the game; the plays and the breakdown of different aspects of the game.
Now there is reality and there is belief but iin most sports as in life it all starts with the MENTAL approach: the vision; the BELIEF that victory is possible.
Fact Mexico is a formidable opponent.
Panama who some is saying is not a well organized team kept Mexico to a draw
Guatemala did a number on us but lost to Mexico
We tied CR but they lost to Mexico
We lost to the US.A. 2-1; U.S.A. lost to Mexico 2-1
How should we realistically begin to believe in our abilities rather than in conceding victory to Mexico?
1. Mexico may underestimate a our ablilties and we could capatialize on that
2.Mexico is NOT invincible
3.Sometimes the best brings out the best in you
4. TNT is playing each game like a do or die; in other words our players are developing amental approach to handling the pressure.
5. No 'ifs' what is the plan of attack for Mexico? what are their tendencies? areas of attack and areas of weakness? What did Panama do aganist them? how do we match up in personnel?
6. Each and every individual has to be on top of his game.
7. The team concept must be emphaized.
8. What types of game did the U.S.A. have aganist Mexico?
9.Our BEST players have to rise to the occassion
10. We will face the adversity of the Mexican Atmosphere; go to battle and let our game decide the final result.
I end with a quotation from Donavan from the U.S.A team:
]"Obviously, all those things are physical factors, but I firmly believe mental strength can overcome those obstacles. I think we're well enough acclimated that we should be fine."
WE NEED TO SEE THE IMMENSE POTENTIAL WE HAVE RATHER THAN WHAT WE ARE OR WHERE WE ARE AT THIS TIME IN OUR JOURNEY
