When Training is More Intense Than Matchday: Life at SU Sintrense
From the outside, a 10–0 start to the season looks perfect. Wins. Confidence. Momentum. But playing inside a squad like this at SU Sintrense has taught me something quickly: the results on the weekend are built during the week—and some of the hardest battles don’t happen in matches at all. They happen in training.
At this level, training isn’t just preparation.
Training is the test
Training Is Where the Real Battles Happen
One of the biggest surprises for me has been realizing that training sessions can be more intense and competitive than some matches. In games, you face one opponent. In training, you’re competing against your own teammates—players who are just as talented, just as hungry, and just as determined to earn their place.
There are no easy reps at SU Sintrense. Every drill matters. Every small-sided game feels like a final. If you switch off for a second, someone else takes advantage. If you’re not sharp, it shows immediately.
That constant competition is uncomfortable at times—but it’s also what raises everyone’s level
Coaches Who Demand Intensity
A big reason for this environment is the standard set by the coaches at SU Sintrense. From the moment a session starts, intensity is non-negotiable. Tempo, focus, and effort are demanded every single day.
Sessions are structured, detailed, and run at game speed. If the level drops, it’s called out. If someone isn’t fully locked in, it doesn’t go unnoticed. The message is clear: train how you want to play.
That mindset carries directly into matches. When game day arrives, the intensity doesn’t feel new—it feels familiar.
Teammates Who Push You Daily
Just as important as the coaching is the squad. This is a group where nobody is comfortable, even with a perfect start to the season. Everyone is fighting for minutes, roles, and trust.
The competition inside the group is real. You’re constantly going up against players who:
Compete in every drill
Refuse to lose
Bring energy and edge to training
Some days, training feels harder than matchday. And that’s a good thing. When your teammates push you every single session, you’re forced to grow—whether you like it or not.
The Mental Side of the Grind
The physical demands are obvious, but the mental challenge is just as real. You’re constantly evaluating yourself:
Did I do enough today?
Did I show the coaches I can be trusted?
Can I be better tomorrow?
Especially when minutes aren’t guaranteed, training becomes your stage. You learn patience. You learn resilience. You learn how to stay confident even when things don’t immediately go your way.
Those lessons don’t show up on a stat sheet, but they matter.
Why This Experience Matters
A 10–0 start doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on standards, accountability, and an environment where nobody gets a free pass. At SU Sintrense, success on the weekend is earned through hard, competitive weeks on the training ground.
For me, being in this environment has been a huge step in my development. Each week, I feel myself leveling up—not just as a player, but mentally as well. It’s challenging. It’s demanding. And it’s exactly where I want to be.
Final Thought
Winning is great. But what’s shaping me the most is the grind—the sessions that test you, the teammates who push you, and the coaches who demand more every day.
At SU Sintrense, training isn’t easier than matchday.
Sometimes, it’s even harder.
And that’s why this experience is so valuable.