Winter Training
It’s a great thing when you have footy training on a Sunday and you’re out on the lash on a Saturday night and it starts snowing. And snowing proper.....
Unfortunately this previously never before thought of benefit to snow evaporated before my eyes last Sunday after arriving at training 1/2 an hour late (massive delays on the Jubilee line……) and expecting to meet one very disgruntled, lonely and cold Duncs.
Imagine my surprise then when I hit the North West corner of the Common and there were twenty willing and enthusiastic blokes warming up with a bit of a run through. Its not a great place to find yourself when you have not been expecting to have to take training and therefore have not got any real idea what you are going to do.
Fortunately some quick thinking and pretty soon we were out and about tearing up the fresh piste. Handballs, picking it up off the deck, shepherding, pushups, sit-ups, suicides and the odd snowball in the face combined to make the morning a most enjoyable and unique experience. Certainly a first for this football fan who having braved plenty of freezing nights back home at The Pit had never quite experienced a training like it.
Massive kudos must go to all the lads who showed up and performed admirably. This dedication is to be admired and the camaraderie involved was fantastic. Capping it off with a parma, bevvie and a laugh at the Underdog only added to the experience.
Same again this week?
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Coach's Word
2012 – The year ahead. A word from the Hawkers Coach.
Welcome everyone to another season with the Hawks. It’s only February, but already the season is showing a lot of promise. Pre-season training has started and not even 3 inches of snow (or a big Saturday night) could stop the excited Hawks faithful from having a kick around on a Sunday morning.
As usual we’ve sadly said goodbye to some great characters who very quickly endeared themselves to the club. Joining the Hawks is akin to being instantly a part of a family (though without the bickering). Ashes to ashes however and out of the ashes comes new growth in the growing number of new Hawkers in our ranks who we all welcome.
As the coach of the Hawkers for the third year, this year I have been ever amazed by two things: 1) How much work there is to be done, and 2) How many people readily stick their hand up to support. Whether it be girls wearing Hawks kit and recruiting or the committee planning social events, all hands are on deck from early on.
The 2012 season is already shaping up to be one to remember. We’ve got practice matches lined up including a pre-season trip to Edinburgh and plenty of other surprises and interesting evenings to keep the players and supporters coming back for more. On the field we are looking strong with good numbers to training and some solid new recruits who will make a big impact. The retention of players is a major focus and with the Hawks emphasis on our strong European group, we do this better than any other club.
So brush off your boots and beer holder, the Hawks are coming in 2012. The only thing that remains is to find out what part you are going to play.
Choco
