Futbolr Youth Journal #2: Richard Robinson (Albertson U-16)

Week 2

School was really good this week. It's been getting really busy and hectic since school is coming to a close. I am getting bombarded with end of the year tests and Regent exams. I am happy though how everything has turned out because I know that my senior year will be a great one and a pressure free one. I am committed to going to the University of Clemson in S.C. I have to thank God for how everything has turned out. My mentor and personal trainer Mookie helped me with everything.

Practice has been good this week. I have been feeling very strong with my play in practice and my touch,dribble,and shots feels a lot better. I scored a lot in practice and am excited about the game this week. It is an important one because our season depends on it. Our coach wants us to go for it and not play it safe when it comes to attacking; hopefully we can follow through with this goal.


My team Albertson SC U-16 was lined up against Met Oval, I just played my game and we did really good as a team. We came back from a goal down to win two to one. We were a little nervous at half but our coaches gave us some support and had belief in us. I made sure that I would make a difference for my team some how. We scored in the second half to come back; I scored the first goal to tie and than assisted the second goal to win 2 - 1. I am really happy about my performance today and the week; I look forward to next week.

Futbolr Youth Diary #1: Richard Robinson

ALBERTSON SC U-16 - MIDFIELDER

This was a good week for me, I played well at practice and got a break this weekend from any games. Practice is always intense, it's always a competition between us players because everyone wants a start. Even though for some players it seems no matter how hard they work, it's still not enough. I like practice a lot more now because we get to play with the ball. Preseason or break is over so we don't do as much running anymore. We used to have to run miles in the cold or do sprints till we passed out.

I've been playing alot better ever since I took my fathers advice to just play my game and not change it for my coaches. I've been playing good lately, but this week not so much. I came in late second half as forward. I didn't really get used to the speed of the game when I got in. I felt all over the place, I was playing awkward in a way, not my usual smooth self that I'm known for. The worst thing about it though was my coach called me out in front of everyone on how poorly I did. I understand he sees me as key player on the team and is hard on me for reason but I still deserve some respect. On the other hand the week is over and I plan on starting this week fresh and get over it.