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As we approach the end of the first season of Pruney's new career, the academy season is winding down and the fall is upon us. As the leaves on the trees are changing, so too will likely be the next destination for the young midfielder. As you start to approach draft time in any sport, players can find themselves getting a little bit uncomfortable. For Pruney, he's never properly been drafted as part of a footy organization. Coming into the Simulation Soccer League, he wasn't really sure he ever was going to be in a position to meet with and talk to team managers.
And yet, over the course of the last few weeks, he has quickly found himself trying to navigate conversations with leaders of clubs that are interested in what the young man might do for their franchise over the next 10+ years of his life. That pressure can mount and start to take a toll on a man still learning the ropes of the game he knew only as a fun outlet.
On the other hand, a new experience can be thrilling for a young man who is just exploring the world for the first time. As Pruney looks to the future and continues his conversations with his potential next manager, he'll have a slight glimmer in his eye wondering what the league has for him next. An opportunity to build new friendships and relationships is going to be a beacon for the future and give Pruney something to look forward to.
And yet, over the course of the last few weeks, he has quickly found himself trying to navigate conversations with leaders of clubs that are interested in what the young man might do for their franchise over the next 10+ years of his life. That pressure can mount and start to take a toll on a man still learning the ropes of the game he knew only as a fun outlet.
On the other hand, a new experience can be thrilling for a young man who is just exploring the world for the first time. As Pruney looks to the future and continues his conversations with his potential next manager, he'll have a slight glimmer in his eye wondering what the league has for him next. An opportunity to build new friendships and relationships is going to be a beacon for the future and give Pruney something to look forward to.
