This is always the case in the NCAA arena. Players graduate every year and players turn professional every year. The ups and downs in strength are quite normal.
However, the team must always move forward. Whenever it faces difficulties, players must step forward, otherwise the team may remain dormant for a long time.
This time, with the Bruins, it was McDonald who stepped up.
In the upcoming spring season, the Bruins will have a difficult time. Not to mention defending the championship, even every victory may be extremely difficult.
After all, it is difficult to support a tree alone.
But MacDonald did not retreat or surrender. He set an example and used his down-to-earth performance to lead the team on the right track.
For MacDonald, Gawain has nothing but admiration and respect. Only a true warrior dares to shoulder this important task and re-establish the Bruins' banner.
In the sunshine, MacDonald was a little reserved. In front of other teammates, he was an upright captain, but in front of Gawain he was a little strange.
Looking at the smile on the corner of Gawain's mouth, sincere and calm, it seems that nothing has changed. They are still teammates fighting side by side, and they are still partners along the way. The tension and restraint in the chest quietly relax, and then the curvature of the corner of the mouth also changes.
He couldn't hold it back and raised it slightly.
"You know, a guy who led us to the championship last season said that if you don't believe in miracles, then miracles will never happen."
"So, I want to believe it and see."
It was actually not that far away from the last time we met, from September to November, that is, less than three months, but obviously, many things have changed.
They have all grown up, and on their own new tracks, McDonald, who was always shy and taciturn, has grown into the Bruins' captain who speaks volumes.
But again, some things never change.
This offseason, Tobias and Sampras have been selecting Gao Wen's training venue because they know the importance of this offseason.
There are many alternative options. Among them, Nike also sent some training venues they sponsored, invited Gao Wen to go, and put forward an opinion:
Gauvin will go to Miami to train with Sharapova and Dimitrov; at the same time, Bouchard will also go.
As a result, the four young superstars of Nike will collide together, "pair up in pairs", and train together, becoming the most beautiful scenery on the Caribbean coast.
The idea was very bold; but Gawain still refused——
Similarly, Sharapova and Dimitrov also refused. They were not interested in such off-court hype, so Nike had no choice but to give up.
In the end, Gao Wen chose UCLA.
There is no doubt that this is one of the top and most advanced tennis training venues in North America. Every year, many top players choose to start offseason training here. UCLA always provides the most complete and thoughtful logistical facilities.
, ensure the daily training of the players.
Of course, players need to pay corresponding fees. The cost of offseason training is a very high cost. Not all players can support the top and most comprehensive offseason training, but no matter what, every player
You can always find a training method that suits you.
More importantly, this is Gao Wen's alma mater, and the school is willing to provide the best venues and the best conditions to ensure that Gao Wen can receive the best training.
So, the matter was settled like this.
After just a few months away from campus, Gawain returned to this place, the starting point of his dream, the place where everything began.
Until yesterday, Gao Wen had finished shooting all the Nike commercials. After meeting with a group of top stars, he returned to his empty apartment. Everything was so strange, everything was so deserted, as if those lights, cheers, and noise, everything
It's all a dream.
This is the sport of tennis.
Because I travel around the world all year round, from one hotel to another, I rarely settle down, just like wandering. It is difficult to determine where my "home" is, so that I can't return to it again.
When I go to my own apartment, I can't find the warmth of home.
In fact, Gao Wen still lives in the apartment he rented when he was a student——
Even though he is now a multi-millionaire.
Since I officially participated in the challenge in July, life has been like a tornado, whizzing by. I don’t even have time to press the pause button, think carefully and savor it, let alone the time and space to reorganize my life order, so
, there is no final decision on where to settle.
Most professional tennis players settle in Monte Carlo or Miami.
First, the weather is good, and I finally waited for the rest time. Naturally, I hope to relax in a sunny place with a pleasant climate.
First, the environment is good, not only close to the sea, with beaches and the sea; it also has very comprehensive and complete training facilities, and daily training is also guaranteed.
First, it is "suitable for the rich." The taxes here are relatively low. Rich people from all over the world are flocking to settle here, and high-income tennis players are no exception.
However, Gawain has not yet been able to determine——
Because there is no time.
During this offseason, one of the issues Gao Wen needs to consider is the city where he will officially settle, where he can buy a house and put down roots.
Even if they are idle for most of the year, they can still find a haven when they need to go home; in addition, it is also very necessary for Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun, whether they decide to retire and enjoy life, or they want to go on vacation occasionally
, can also go to Gawain's residence.
However, there is no need to worry just yet.
Now that it has been decided to train at UCLA during the offseason this year, Gao Wen can continue to live in Los Angeles for a while.
As for the apartment…
Tobias is looking for a suitable apartment for Gawain and preparing to move.
According to the plan drawn up by Sampras and Peart, formal training in the offseason should start tomorrow——
The main reason is that recently, Gao Wen has been busy shooting commercials, flying around, and his nerves are tense. He really needs a little time to rest and breathe. A week of relaxation may be too luxurious, but there is still no problem in relaxing for a day.
But Gawain couldn't stay in his apartment.
Looking at the empty walls around him, he just felt strange and empty. The huge gap between the inside and outside of the spotlight was still new to him.
So what should I do?
train.
Of course it's training.
What could be simpler and more fulfilling than training?
The most wonderful thing about exercise, competition, and sports is that when you devote yourself to exercise, stress and worries will be left behind, and you can completely focus on the state of exercise. Then your brain will be completely cleared and you will enter a new realm.
.
Sweat, as long as you sweat, everything will be fine.
He can start from basic training, just like a skyscraper rising from the ground. He can start from basic training in advance and slowly enter the offseason state.
So, he showed up at the Bruins' training ground, feeling down-to-earth and regaining his focus. This was the life he was familiar with.