Whether it’s an evening scrimmage or a morning practice, the College of the Canyons Men’s Soccer Team is deep into its preseason.
Regardless of the hot weather, coaches and players’ energy show up in every drill to keep up the intensity and push everyone to their limits for a competitive and focused season.
“I think last couple seasons, we got a lot of talent, but the results were poor,” said Philip Marcellin, College of the Canyons Men’s Soccer coach.
“We just didn’t seem to be pushing and pushing each other enough, and the training ground, and I think we’ve been working,” said Marcellin.
Their intensity shift is already showing not just in drills, but in real moments on the field. The sophomores especially feel the pressure and responsibility, as this is their last season to make a mark before moving forward and leaving a lasting impact on the program.
“I’m helping them by pushing them because I know what to expect from last season, so I want them to be ready for the upcoming season,” said Steve Garcia, a sophomore on the team.
With experience under their belts, the sophomores are stepping into leadership roles and pushing the team and themselves toward something better.
Together, they want to prove what their group is really capable of when they stay focused and push together.
“One goal is that I want us to succeed, I want us to do better,” said Garcia. “We just keep pushing ourselves.”
With their renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose, the COC men’s soccer team is ready for everything to come together and chase a season full of opportunity.
