Competition is what makes this year’s senior football different to any others. 54 players competing for different spots is nothing this school has ever seen before. Well, this school has always loved its football. A phenomenon like this has forced Mr. Pedat, the beloved coach, to create Rosey team A and B. The creation of two teams has to lead to high felt competition between each player, getting into the first team would not be as easy. However, this competition is what injects energy and motivates the players into becoming the best player they can be. Slacking off, being lazy, there would be no space for that in this team, all the players are aware of that as they know Mr. Pedat is aware of the large selection he has.

In order to split the two teams the first Le Rosey football team try-outs had to take place where everyone attempted to show off their hidden football skills to the coach. There were many disappointments, surprises, and positive remarks as the team was split into two. However, there was never any need to see Rosey team B as a second and worse team as both teams would be taking part in the same tournament and possibly could even face each other in the near future. The fact that the players put into team B was seen as a bad outcome by them is what makes the drive and passion in that team so powerful. On the other hand, the technique and skill in team A as well as the fear of being put into team B is what made that team get the best out of each player.

These two essential features is what drove Le Rosey into winning each of their first matches as Le Rosey team A beat Haut Lac 2-0 in what could have easily been a 10-0 thrashing.

Subsequent to seeing their fellow team succeed, Le Rosey team B did not want to be seen as the mere second option, this therefore lead to their victory against 4-2 turnaround against LAS.

Despite the two victories, the second matches for each team gave the all the players something to think about as they walked off the pitch through the pouring rain. Two losses, one 4-1 against ISL for team A and another against LGB, 2-1, for team B signaled to both teams that despite all the competition, improvement is necessary now more than ever.

In order to bring back the trophy to Rosey the team is aware that they must give their all to win this tournament for themselves, the school and for Mr. Pedat. There is one quality that this team must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it. It is clear that this team definitely has it, the willpower to keep moving forward regardless of what comes in their way.

By Faisal