In the naming of the players on the USA World Cup Team was Edson Buddle. He has been in the league for awhile, but he is starting to come into his own. When he was with the Columbus Crew, he was inconsistent in his performance and battled injuries. Many thought he would never make it, even though he had the physical tools. How many times have we seen this in athletics?
It is great to see him begin to flourish and grow as a dominant player in the league. We have to remember that many young athletes simply need time and experience to mature. At times, these young soccer players at the age of 16-18 are expected to behave and perform like grown men, yet they do not have the experience, wisdom, and maturity. This does not mean they do not have to be held accountable, but sometimes, just like fine wine, they need some aging.
Congratulations to Edson Buddle - he has withstood the trials and turmoils of being a young athlete in a professional sport!
Sports Psychology from the Athletic Mind Institute
No comments:
Post a Comment