If the players weren’t ready, they are now.
There was no easing into the start of training camp for the Quakes. Despite body clocks being three hours behind, players and staff arose from their beds at sunrise to meet at the meal room for breakfast. After a quick meal consisting of mostly eggs, fruits and vegetables, everyone returned to the rooms to grab their bicycles.
A long winding path leads from the resort down to the retrofitted driving range. Once everyone was accounted for, head coach Matias Almeyda gave a speech about staying focused and making sure the everyone knew exactly why they were here.