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Message: [QUOTE="PhillyCoach, post: 2016605, member: 6136"] Many posters have mentioned that EVERY TEAM, including professionals, have off days. Watch any Super Bowl or World Series. What's amazing is that Geno and staff can get his team into high gear almost every game in the season. Many posters stated that Lou and others looked tired. As a track coach there are periods of high intensity training where you run/play tired and then taper off into the Championships Period. We know Geno is legend for his practices. This group looks like they are feeling those practices. Yes, this is a young group with only one senior in the rotation. Lou and Pheese have stated numerous times that they were not as strong as others. Also, notice that Gabby and Kia are the fierce and formidable physical players into the second half. Gabby was trained as a world class runner/jumper and Kia has a physical background of playing or being around hockey. IMHO, a few players on the team are a little weary. I believe that Geno and staff will make the adjustments when necessary without my or others advice. Remember, Geno and Diana also talked about how the practices changed in early March and the tapering begins along with the mental/emotional confidence building. Heavy training is still on the schedule for most of February. Tear down now--build up to a PEAK when it's most needed. Just my two cents. [/QUOTE]