Bowling Green State University Athletics
Checking In With Ryan James II
February 03, 2016 | Men's Soccer
BGSU men's soccer standout is in camp with Sporting KC of the MLS
Bowling Green State University men's soccer standout Ryan James was selected in the third round of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas City. James is currently in Tucson, Ariz., for preseason training with Sporting KC, and is providing periodic updates on his journey...
LINKS
James, Ryan - BGSU Bio
James Chosen in MLS SuperDraft
Sporting KC: Youngsters Shine in 2016 Beep Test
Checking in with Ryan James: Update #1
One week has come to an end here in Arizona. I am getting used to the schedule - waking up at 7 a.m. every morning to start my day. This past week was hard and challenging, mentally and physically, but it is exactly what I need to become a better soccer player.
On Saturday, we played our first pre-season game against FC Tucson and won 4-0. Although I did not get put into the game, I was able to get some extra work in after the game to maintain my fitness and to ultimately get better as if I did play in the game. Sometimes moments like not playing in a game can become discouraging, but I always remember what my dad tells me, "Know where you want to go and with respect and discipline, you will get there."
On a different note, we had our first day off on Sunday. It was a great day to bond with some of the team and to take time to relax poolside with great weather. Later in the day, near the hotel, I saw a boar (see photo at right). It was close enough to take a picture, but when the rest of its family started making their way towards me, of course I ran away. All in all, I'm having some great new experiences, but there's lots more hard work to be done.
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LINKS
James, Ryan - BGSU Bio
James Chosen in MLS SuperDraft
Sporting KC: Youngsters Shine in 2016 Beep Test
Checking in with Ryan James: Update #1
One week has come to an end here in Arizona. I am getting used to the schedule - waking up at 7 a.m. every morning to start my day. This past week was hard and challenging, mentally and physically, but it is exactly what I need to become a better soccer player.On Saturday, we played our first pre-season game against FC Tucson and won 4-0. Although I did not get put into the game, I was able to get some extra work in after the game to maintain my fitness and to ultimately get better as if I did play in the game. Sometimes moments like not playing in a game can become discouraging, but I always remember what my dad tells me, "Know where you want to go and with respect and discipline, you will get there."
On a different note, we had our first day off on Sunday. It was a great day to bond with some of the team and to take time to relax poolside with great weather. Later in the day, near the hotel, I saw a boar (see photo at right). It was close enough to take a picture, but when the rest of its family started making their way towards me, of course I ran away. All in all, I'm having some great new experiences, but there's lots more hard work to be done.
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