Originally Posted by Anonymous
What Spalding is doing this year is exactly what the Hawks 22 team does to all local clubs. They just work harder and practice more. People have always been critical of how much the Hawks team practices but clearly it works. Winning is very important to these players.

Amen on the work ethic. Its also about working smarter. Translation: HCs who are willing to be a servant leader: willing to put their egos and insecurities aside and accept daily/weekly advice/guidance from extremely accomplished assistants or "advisors" in preparing practice and game plans. The two teams left standing have both embraced this philosophy and it shows in their progression over the season.