Whilst the actual season seems to go on forever, the summer break feels like a blink.
Keeping in touch with team parents and team staff is important and to have 2-way communications about general stuff and encourage bonding as a team.
Keeping a ball at their feet and encouraging activity throughout this period helps the entire team when gathering back together in pre-season. Some kids have friends in their team, orgainse catch ups, throw a ball in the boot and have one on-hand to keep them in touch with the round ball.
Running on the beach is a great way to maintain fitness and generally just keep them moving - the screens will still be there on the return 😱
Most teams start reaching out in Jan/Feb - so keep the channel up.