(S16) Bonus Mini-PT

[Rising Equinox]

Last season, Lanzer used the off-season to really prepare physically to be ready for another championship run. He had to train and push himself to be ready to take over after the Pythons lost Lee and Stokeley when they were called up. This off-season has been different though. He is using the time he has to prepare himself mentally. He already knows that he is in top physical form, but the NSFL is very different from the DSFL. He will be up against teams full of professionals and top-tier talent. After a loss in the Ultimini, he has to get his mind in the right place before the season starts, so he can be ready for whatever role he has to fill for the Otters this season to give them the best chance at an Ultimus. The Ultimini loss to the Solar Bears really showed Lanzer the reality of the sport that he plays. He had a fantastic season, possibly the best anyone has ever had in his position, but it wasn't enough to lead his team to a victory in the end. One man cannot single-handedly carry a team to a championship. He can try, but he will definitely need help along the way. He is taking the time to get to know his new teammates and to reach a point where he can trust them whenever necessary to win games, because football is a team game. If you can't trust your teammates, you can't win games.