Learnt a key lesson today, and most likely killed my chances at 6-5.
Set the scene:
Reds vs Blues, 10:30 KO on Sunday morning local league.
Assessed the day before (Sat Afternoon) - Very good assessment, expected to be 'Above Standard'
Plan to arrive at 9:40 (usual time I look to arrive) - woke up late and arrived at 10:08.
Usually have a strict diet schedule for the morning - did not stick to this due to being behind schedule.
Before the Game:
Arrived at the pitch and immediately greeted both Coaches before checking the pitch. Here comes the key lesson...
I assumed that I wouldn't be assessed, and took shortcuts in attempts to cover my late arrival;
Game itself:
Probably the most challenging game I have had this season, of which the Red team were particularly naughty for dissent. I let too much go in the first half as I opted to try the 'stepped approach' with the captain; however I quickly realised that the captain was going to be the main culprit.
Got to half time with 1 caution for persistence, and game appeared to be in control. At this point, I recognised that I needed to turn the temperature up and play less advantage / more cards. Coincidently, I also noticed that an Assessor was standing around 40 yards away, and realised that my shortcuts would have been fully noted - Pie in face moment.
Second half resulted in 4 Yellows (2 C2, 1 C4 and 1 C1 AA), and a Red for Captain for S6 to the Club Assistant, as well as two penalties. I feel that due to my lack of 'clamping down' on dissent in the first half, the situation escalated when I looked to use cards. There was also a couple of key incidents which brought the temperature up (Captain refusing to leave Vicinity, penalty against reds etc).
Post Game:
Assessor: "What in the world happened there then?"
As a summary, he picked up on all my shortcomings, that I had lost match control, and that a large part of the game escalating was due to my inability to clamp down in the first half. He also stated he felt I "spotted him" at half time, and amended my game - I disagreed, stating I was aware the temperature was rising and acted accordingly, but noted his point.
In summary:
I have now had a 5th (most likely final) assessment for 6-5, of which the scoring is as follows;
2 Standard Expected
1 Well Above Standard Expected
I also expect from yesterday's game an 'Above Expected'. I fully expect this fixture to be marked as a Below Standard / 'Well Below Standard Expected', and I feel that my hard work throughout the season has been lost due to this game. I am disappointed, but I know exactly what I did wrong and accept full responsibility for the consequences. All I can do now is continue to work hard, and learn from the experience; and hope that the result is positive come March.
To all going for Promotion, don't assume anything. As the saying goes...
When you assume, you make an a*se out of U & Me.
Set the scene:
Reds vs Blues, 10:30 KO on Sunday morning local league.
Assessed the day before (Sat Afternoon) - Very good assessment, expected to be 'Above Standard'
Plan to arrive at 9:40 (usual time I look to arrive) - woke up late and arrived at 10:08.
Usually have a strict diet schedule for the morning - did not stick to this due to being behind schedule.
Before the Game:
Arrived at the pitch and immediately greeted both Coaches before checking the pitch. Here comes the key lesson...
I assumed that I wouldn't be assessed, and took shortcuts in attempts to cover my late arrival;
- Nets were not checked
- Player equipment was not checked
- No warmup
Game itself:
Probably the most challenging game I have had this season, of which the Red team were particularly naughty for dissent. I let too much go in the first half as I opted to try the 'stepped approach' with the captain; however I quickly realised that the captain was going to be the main culprit.
Got to half time with 1 caution for persistence, and game appeared to be in control. At this point, I recognised that I needed to turn the temperature up and play less advantage / more cards. Coincidently, I also noticed that an Assessor was standing around 40 yards away, and realised that my shortcuts would have been fully noted - Pie in face moment.
Second half resulted in 4 Yellows (2 C2, 1 C4 and 1 C1 AA), and a Red for Captain for S6 to the Club Assistant, as well as two penalties. I feel that due to my lack of 'clamping down' on dissent in the first half, the situation escalated when I looked to use cards. There was also a couple of key incidents which brought the temperature up (Captain refusing to leave Vicinity, penalty against reds etc).
Post Game:
Assessor: "What in the world happened there then?"
As a summary, he picked up on all my shortcomings, that I had lost match control, and that a large part of the game escalating was due to my inability to clamp down in the first half. He also stated he felt I "spotted him" at half time, and amended my game - I disagreed, stating I was aware the temperature was rising and acted accordingly, but noted his point.
In summary:
I have now had a 5th (most likely final) assessment for 6-5, of which the scoring is as follows;
2 Standard Expected
1 Well Above Standard Expected
I also expect from yesterday's game an 'Above Expected'. I fully expect this fixture to be marked as a Below Standard / 'Well Below Standard Expected', and I feel that my hard work throughout the season has been lost due to this game. I am disappointed, but I know exactly what I did wrong and accept full responsibility for the consequences. All I can do now is continue to work hard, and learn from the experience; and hope that the result is positive come March.
To all going for Promotion, don't assume anything. As the saying goes...
When you assume, you make an a*se out of U & Me.
