The game of soccer is played out on the field, it's not played in somebody's head. That will be a challenge. They make their own rules, but that makes it difficult for them to coalesce. It's a group that likes to be in control, a group that feels good about themselves. You've got a team that enjoys a lot going on in their lives.
School is important, family is important, relationships, philosophizing are all part of their lives.
I told Horst he may have one of the toughest coaching jobs in America, given the types of players that are attracted to this school. Richardson also completed the inventory. When I put Horst's profile up, I saw the light dawn on the players. They saw what his tendencies are, where the conflicts are. I saw the nods, the team saying, that's exactly what happens.