09-08-2024, 11:34 PM
(09-08-2024, 11:21 PM)DJC link Wrote:While I agree with that Paul, as Daisy Thomas pointed out, our arousal level was far too low at the start of the game. That’s largely a collective coaching responsibility but with Vossy bearing the lion’s share (oops!). The leadership group also has to take some of the blame.
I’m always impressed by Vossy’s calm demeanour, but perhaps he was too calm and needed to rev the boys up a tad more. He does seem to learn from his mistakes and I don’t expect to see low arousal levels again.
I don’t buy the criticism of Vossy’s game day coaching. He’s as good as the next coach and his planning and preparation is very good. Injuries, and the lack of depth those injuries exposed, screwed our season.
I'm quite certain that after the 2023 Preliminary final (when we stormed out of the gate in that 1st q), Voss stated that he perhaps revved the players up a bit too much before the game. Maybe he over corrected this time around.