The start of a new season offers fresh optimism for every coach, player and fan. It also presents new challenges and on-the-fly adjustments that will change from week to week.
Take the expansion Iwate Big Bulls and Niigata Albirex BB, for example. Both bj-league teams are led by new coaches — Vlasios Vlaikidis for Iwate and Matt Garrison for Niigata. And both coaches will use different methods to push their players to perform at their highest level.
The Big Bulls are 0-2 after their first weekend in the league, while the Albirex are 1-1. Now both teams get back to work this week with renewed commitment toward their long-term goal: advancing to the postseason.