What to do in an extended offseason

[JCarson 723]

The second round of the VHL Playoffs has just started and although I am not a part of it anymore. Unfortunately, London United was eliminated by the Moscow Menace in five. I do find myself still interested in the outcome and as such look every day at the games. This article is meant to express some of the reasons to maintain interest in the league if you have an extended offseason. 

 

It is personal. Honestly at this point I am hoping Moscow takes the championship. At least then I will be able to tell myself that we were beaten by the top team in the league, the champions. We did not lose to some second-rate team. It took a champion to eliminate the London United. 

 

To maintain processes. I do not know how everyone else does this, but I do my tasks at the same time every week. By maintaining my processes and touching base as I would during the season, I can keep up my TPE pace. The more I can keep the season and the off season the same the better I will be at keeping connected to the community, my teammates, and my player. 

 

The offseason tournaments can be as fun as the regular season. At every stage of the VHL, there are tournaments during the offseason designed to help keep you connected, designed to help you stay excited and designed to keep you in the community. Use these tournaments to assist you in keeping engaged, keep you building relationships and to help you grow in your involvement. I have been told that for anyone looking to get into a GM role, these off-season tournaments are a suitable place to start. 

 

So even though you and your team may be sitting back waiting for the beginning of season 86, do not disconnect from the VHL experience. Use this time to build your TPE and to engage in the larger VHL experience. Also note that for those of you who have friends that may be interested in the VHL this is a wonderful time to introduce them and start them on their VHL journey