Chapter 166: Rest and Return
November 8th, 2010
After the win at Boundary Park, Niels gave the team two full days off. It wasn't just a reward, it was a smart choice.
He understood what the past few weeks had taken out of them.
The pressure-packed games, the constant media attention, the feeling that they had to prove themselves over and over again, it was exhausting.
Physically, they were running on fumes.
Mentally, they were even closer to burning out.
Niels knew that pushing them any further might break something.
So the break wasn't just about catching up on sleep or skipping training.
It was about stepping back.
Letting the dust settle.
Giving them room to breathe, to clear their heads, and to simply enjoy the quiet pride of what they'd achieved.
For once, they didn't have to fight or prove anything, they could just be proud.
The two-day break had done more than just give tired legs a rest.
