As non-conference is coming to an end Friday, the boys are focused on ending it on the right foot. Every day we've shown big improvements on different aspects of the game. Everyone on this roster is more than capable of being on the starting 11, therefore we all show up to training to fight for a starting spot. Every session has been competitive. We tackle hard, we argue, we play hard and at the end of the day we move on. That hunger to win has made us better and it has translated onto the field. A big improvement we've made is closing up games. We are constantly improving and that is a great sign heading into conference play. This team has big goals.

We always take it training session by training session and game by game. We don't like to look ahead too far, but we are hungry and it's about time we bring a Pac-12 title back to Berkeley. In order to do that we need to focus on what we have in front of us. Whether it is making sure we recover well on our day off, taking in coaches game plans, or working for one another for 90 minutes or more on game days, it's for the team. This team is special and it is starting to show. Being one of the older players and team captain, I am proud of how hard the boys work. Its not easy being a student-athlete but with dedication and discipline everything is possible. As a team captain my role doesn't change much. I am another player on the pitch and everyone works just as hard to make each other better players. The Bears are rolling and it's a great feeling! We are looking forward to our Bear Days game and can't wait to do our thing in front of our Cal family.

Go Bears!