COLUMBUS, Ohio – Members of the Ohio State Soccer Program are taking COVID-19 so seriously that some coaches are not left alone from the virus, coach Ryan Day said Friday.
The day President Trump announced he had contracted the coronavirus, Day detailed the extent to which the Buckeyes are looking at themselves and others for COVID-19.
“It’s been a difficult time because we have the ramifications and consequences for our health, but also in terms of betting a season, positive tests,” Day said in a convention call-up.
“But it’s also for the coaches. For those of us who have school-age youth at home, it’s very, very difficult. Making sacrifices, some of us don’t sleep at home. “
The day has 3 young people at home. He said he dressed in a mask inside his house and that his circle of relatives spent time in combination outdoors as much as possible.
Day said it allowed coaches and staff the most productive plan for their situation, but for those with children in school, there is no simple solution. Youth sports are also being played now, which increases prospective exposure, he said. .
Day said program participants felt internal at Woody Hayes Athletic Center. The 120 players and about 50 more, in addition to the coaches, are reviewed daily and get effects in 15 minutes. Anyone who does not check a negative result is sent home for a tracking control.
“When we’re in the building, we feel array is safe,” Day said. “It’s a wonderful feeling to know that in this building, when you’re in our bubble right here, you’re fine.
“But once you leave here, everything changes. Honestly, it’s scary, because it can ruin your whole season as well, on a day with a bachelor exhibition.
Surveillance is the order of the day, and Day reminds each and every day not to let their guard down.
“Sometimes coaches and players look at me like, ” Coach, I know. We have to be smart,” Day said, “but if you’ve had enough and you take a deep breath (and you become carefree), make yourself strong.
Quarterback Justin Fields said players adhere to security protocols because they know what’s at stake. He said he stayed in his apartment with his French bulldog, One, as his business.
“Coach Day reminds us that we want to stay socially away and get away from as many other people as possible,” Fields said. “He also said the other day, the closer the season gets, the more threat you have. I think the team understands.
“I don’t think it’s such a big sacrifice for the team because I think everyone in the team is determined to play the season. We all have to do the right thing. We know that to do the right thing, we must” First we will have to take care of ourselves and make sure we stay COVID free. I think it is a small sacrifice for a wonderful reward.