#4 Versatility

[Aleris]

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Due to a lack of players in the organization. Viktoria was recently asked to begin playing a position she never thought she would. All her life she has played on the left side of the field. She was very versatile on that side of the field being able to play from attacking midfielder to wingback, but the switch to full back on the right side was going to be a tough one. Luckily she had a few family members to talk to about it.

For one her dad, who she called everyday, while he played a different sport, he had to switch from Winger to Defense in hockey and was able to talk with Vikkie about the mentality of the switch, that its a lot of work to see the game from a different point on view, but study the film and work hard at it and she will pick it up.

The second person, who Viktoria spent a whole offseason training with was her Aunt Eirlys. Eirlys was a journeywoman defender from Season 2 to Season 11 in the SSL and had played both full back and center back. Working with Eirlys, Viktoria was able to really step up her defense game. She had to get better at being a presence in the box. She also really had to work on her tackling as her yellow card count needed to be brought down. Her ability to attempt killer balls would be great from the RD position but it would take some practice crossing from the opposite side of the field.

The time spent with Eirlys was really beneficial. She felt her defensive game really improved and the hard work paid off as rumors were swirling that her time in North Shore could be coming to a close and she could be called up soon to Reykjavik with the improvement to her versatility. Really it was the same game, just a different side of the field!

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[OrbitingDeath]

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A more versatile player? Ilya Prusikin thinks he is the most versatile player there is already, how can he be more versatile. Keep in mind, he plays with people like a Red Panda that only has pace and acceleration, so he feels that he can easily outplay anyone at this point as he is just as fast as the panda, but has more skills outside of that.

But to become even better he decided to work out on his mental skills in the offseason. He decided to train by competing in game shows. Why gameshows you think? Well why not, Ilya is a fun guest to have on a show as he doesn’t really take himself serious. He might as well show up in a Lobster costume if he feels like it. A good decision you think? Probably not, but we are in life to have fun, so why only be serious.

During the gameshows he competed on he was able to join in a lot of trivia questions, helping him to improve on his ‘decisions’ by helping him choose the right answer. And he also worked on his ‘vision’ as he decided to stand 50 meters behind his desk and still tried to read the questions that were being presented. There were also shows where he had to work together with people, so this helped him to improve his ‘teamwork’. The best skill in which he improved during the offseason, was ‘passing’ and how did he achieve that by competing in gameshows? Well, if he did not know the answer, he would simply just pass the question. He deflected so many questions that his passing skill now shops up in green numbers on his profile page.

And this is why Ilya Prusikin is a very versatile player, he will find solutions where no one else ought to look.

APPROVED - A career task dad-joke. Kudos.

[Wiggli]

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Necessity is the mother of … Versatility. Young Hercule Hefeweizen rose through the academy ranks as an aggressive, box crashing midfielder. Drafted to Catalunya he was tasked with a variety of roles, though steadily in his time there found his focus more and more moved toward the defensive side of the ball. And then most recently, fighting for his Benelux federation, he was pressed into action as a center back.

The Belgian was not an unwilling participant in this steady transformation. Drawn to the midfield for its ability to influence all aspects of the game; ultimately, he was interested in doing what is most necessary to help his team win. And across the league, and certainly for the teams he has found himself on, there was a dearth of defensive stalwarts. Hercule, always the inquisitive type, was very willing to identify and fulfill this need.

In hindsight, there is no better place to position himself than the backline. With a view toward the entire playing field in front of him, the would-be detective can assess the situation and deliver what is needed most. Whether that be a vital interception, key tackle, or defense unlocking pass. Still developing the skills to round out his abilities, it’s unclear whether or not the burgeoning pro will always be able to make good on his discoveries, but he will continue to work hard to put himself in a position to do as such.

Upon being picked up by the Hollywood / Kaapstad organization following free agency, Hercule was tasked with becoming a better decision-maker by his new managers. South Africa offered the young mustachioed footballer the perfect opportunity to hone his craft. You see, in addition to signing a deal with his new team, he also inked a three movie deal with a film production company. The wilderness he was surrounded by afforded him many opportunities to make decisions. What locations would work best for his film? Which of the local fauna would kill him if allowed too close? A defensive midfielder becoming a central defender is one thing, but a soccer star becoming a movie star? That’s true versatility.

APPROVED - I hope a future career tasks outlines the plot of at least one of these movies.

[roquefort]

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When university students in Sao Paolo, Brazil were tasked with defining the word "Versatility", the group all agreed upon a two word solution: Roquefort Cotswold. The Simulation Soccer League has never seen a talent of his protean nature. Initially an (American) footballer, Roquefort's natural agility and fluid hip motions naturally translated over to the SSL. Since joining the SSL, Roque has also been cross training as a pitcher in the Pro Baseball Experience league, a place where he has picked up elite eyesight and reaction time. Despite his breadth of experience, there has been one challenge above all else that Roquefort has found himself forced to adapt to: Julian Rubio. 

Rubio came blazing onto Uniao Sao Paolo this past season not just as a striker, but also a tactician. This lanky lad immediately thrust himself into the center of USP's gameplan without considering the others on the team. A real bastard, this one. His foul mind produced strategies that resulted in our dear Roquefort playing Fullback, a position he found himself significantly less experienced in. Some commentators have speculated that Rubio sees Roquefort as the "real star" of USP and wishes to steal his spotlight, tainting his tactics to push Roque out of the action. 

Roquefort would not be stifled. Rather than backing down to this long faced rookie, Roque instead exploded out of his new position, unlocking a new on field gear that nobody expected. "How did he do it?" you may be asking - performance enhancing drugs. Sorta. Cheese. You see, Roquefort is a rat - an animal noted for its ability to adapt to foreign environments (such as human civilization) and not just survive - but thrive. It turns out that this is what Roquefort was made to do. After a season of hybridizing between Wingback and Fullback, Roquefort has established himself as one of the premier right defenders in the league - and looks forward to cementing his legacy in coming years.

APPROVED - I like to imaging Comté would unlock new superpowers for our rat.