Game day has arrived and we first set up the recruiting room and the staff begins to talk general football until we have to begin checking in high school coaches and recruits. I had very intriguing conversations with some recruits as they entered but the most memorable, were with the coaches. Many of the coaches were very inspiring and supportive. I did meet a coach who is from my area and he began to talk to me about some of the student athletes he has which really shows how many coaches do really care to help their athletes. I stayed till half-time assisting with compliance on checking in our guests and I had a great conversation about how he attained the position in compliance and if he enjoyed his position. I like to communicate with other people who are in similar fields to learn more because there are endless opportunities for someone to attain a position in a University. Next, I assisted in setting up our recruiting room for the student athletes on the FAU roster who do not dress with half time snacks and drinks. We also set up the players lockers with hydration supplements for after the game is over. It is very important to hydrate after any activity especially in Florida. I got to finish watching the game in the second half and the game did not go well for the Owls. Marshall was playing well and doing all the things needed to leave Florida victorious. The final score was 33-17 in favor of Marshall. This brought FAU’s record to 1-5 and in 6th place in the East Division of Conference USA. There was a feeling of disappointment from the coaches and the players but there was still plenty of games left to play. The most important mental aspect I have learned by listening to the coaches on the sideline and after the games is to erase what happened and focus on the next play or game. It sounds easy but it does require a strong psychological mind to easily move on.
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AuthorMy day to day experience with FAU Football from my perspective by Feddy Azofeifa. Archives
November 2015
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