We had a good time at the December Tournament. In short, we got our *** handed to us by a very nice team called "Blue Steel Zoolander". They allowed us to remain on the field for at least 18 minutes, which was very gracious of them. Our team, Alpha Threat, is a very new team with over half not being in a ranked team before, we have no idea what our level is, and we have not been together long enough to play as coordinated a game as our opponents. We did not know what to expect but now we do. Although we lost badly, we learned, we gained experience and now have some understanding of how we are compared to others who compete like this. We now have a sense of location and can set a goal.

Our team has only been together for a few weeks, and has only played as a ranked team four times (we got placed Bronze IV). It is clear we need to work together as a team to improve. This tournament made it clear that if we want to continue we need to be determined and practice regularly. Define a long term goal.

"To go pro!" says TeamShushi, "Just one time in my life to be able to play professionally. Even if we dont win or even get passed the first round, at least we got that far, not many people can say they did that. Everyone has to have dreams right?"

What was learned:

1. We have a lot to learn and a long way to go.
2. Set regular practice to get better.
3. Keep a long term goal in mind.
4. Don't be discouraged by losing, learn where your skills are at from it.
5. Don't hate the other team, they are following the same goal as you.