THE ATHENS UNITED 02 BOYS GOLD, coached by Thomas Frey for There were a few ambitions set last year. “They did have a goal two years, has adapted well to the new age group changes. Coach to win the league and did that. They are mostly self-motivated to be Frey says the team is 30 percent new, but has been together since better players,” Frey explains. “The team has a healthy level of criticism academy. He sees an upside to bringing in new players. “We’re always of each other and demand quality in training and in games. They will adding new personalities to the team, which challenges the players. not allow each other to not put in max effort.” In addition, he says they They have taken a liking to adding new guys to the team.” are constantly pushed by the coaches as well as each other. “Besides, The team consists of boys from the surrounding counties in the they enjoy being a small club team swimming in the deep end with the Athens area. “With a healthy mix of cultures, that makes a unique brand big clubs.” or team style of soccer,” Frey says. “They are always on the attack and As far as this season is concerned, the team hopes to make their never drop their heads — because they know they are in every game first appearance in the State Cup in May. Their coach says the 02 Boys they play.” Last season, they won Classic 2 and had the first and second are also looking forward to the friendly season and Classic 1 in the fall. highest goal scores in the league. Frey points out that they also had the Most of the boys get further opportunity to increase their expertise by