One of the great things about life is that you never know what to expect, according to Pacific FCB次元官网网址檚 new head coach Pa-Modou Kah.
If it werenB次元官网网址檛 for the COVID-19 pandemic, the IslandB次元官网网址檚 Canadian Premier League (CPL) team based out of Langford would have played three games already. Westhills Stadium would have seen thousands in the stands and the soccer season would be in full swing. The opening day double-header was set to feature a home game between Pacific FC and FC Edmonton on April 11.
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B次元官网网址淥bviously we all want life to be normal but due to the circumstances we have to see how we can still keep the boys engaged and ready for the season eventually,B次元官网网址� Kah said. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 a challenge that makes us tap into our creative mind on things we can do.B次元官网网址�
Right now, Kah said the team is waiting to hear from the Canadian Premier League on protocol for training. The team members are working individually at home and over Zoom calls but Kah said theyB次元官网网址檙e waiting to hear how they can B次元官网网址済et further on.B次元官网网址�
About one month ago, CPL commissioner David Clanachan released a statement postponing the start of the 2020 season.
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Physical training at home, team challenges, group video calls and watching past game footage are all part of Pacific FCB次元官网网址檚 training regimen at the moment. Kah said heB次元官网网址檚 trying to get players engaged and keep them fresh while learning on a different platform.
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B次元官网网址淭heyB次元官网网址檙e good boys,B次元官网网址� Kah said. B次元官网网址淭heyB次元官网网址檙e open to learning and trying things we put out for them B次元官网网址� theyB次元官网网址檝e been very good in all the things weB次元官网网址檝e asked them to do.B次元官网网址�
As a coach, KahB次元官网网址檚 motives are not only to put together a winning team, but to develop Pacific FCB次元官网网址檚 players. He hopes the league will be up and running as soon as its safe but noted the final decision rests with the CPL and health ministries.
In the meantime, Kah said he thinks the COVID-19 pandemic has helped teach some of the younger players about life and that many things are unexpected.
B次元官网网址淚t teaches them what else they can do as young players with new life experiences,B次元官网网址� Kah said. B次元官网网址淭hey expand their mind, learn new things and are being creative and so far theyB次元官网网址檝e been tremendous.B次元官网网址�
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