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Message: [QUOTE="Topdawg, post: 4503168, member: 5063"] i am drawing from what Coach has said over the years.. He is aspiring to reach a certain level of perfection in every game, irrespective of the score and how far we are ahead. He plays the players who have demonstrated in practice that they can do that. His expectations vary by player. So if a player can meet his expectations (for them), they get a chance to play. As many have observed, practice is often harder than the games. So, in principle, players should be able to play 40 minutes. The “tiredness” you see is often more mental than physical. An alert mind knows to play within the limits of the body. Diving for a loose ball when it does not matter is unnecessary risk taking. In summary, I believe you get to play when you are ready. When you do play, it should be with intent, intensity, and intelligence. [/QUOTE]