Just recently we received three days off in a row after our final Jägermeister Cup game on July 26th. It is always strange to go three days without a team practice, but sometimes it is necessary to disconnect from the routine. I really wanted to take this opportunity to spend time with my teammates outside of the field, explore the areas around Monterey, and grow We Move Mentoring.
After our cup game on the 26th, we ended up getting back home at around 3:30 a.m. We usually stay the night in the hotel after away games but since this game was only a 5 hours drive away from Monterey, it made more sense to drive back straight afterwards. On the 27th, I woke up just before 10 a.m. and started individualizing a lesson plan for a We Move Mentoring client’s first session with me. The topic of the day was the power of reflection; it is one my favorite lessons because there is so much to unpack and being able to self-reflect is the foundation for everything.
Afterwards, I went straight to the steam room and hot tub at Montage gym. I usually go Sundays through Wednesdays for recovery, but avoid it later in the week to keep hydration levels high before games. After going home and cleaning up from the gym, I played some video games with my close friends Ryan and Noah. Sometimes you just have to game with the lads, its such a nice way to stay connected and have some banter.