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In football, success is often gauged by trophies won. Yet, the core of every successful team is a driving philosophy. For Notts County’s Dan Crowley and his teammates, it’s a no-excuse mentality. Despite a demanding schedule, this mindset, along with their commitment to hard work and preparation, fuels their on-pitch performances. Dan Crowley, the dynamic midfielder, praised his team's no-excuse mentality and their hard work both on and off the pitch. Despite a gruelling fixture schedule, Crowley highlighted the team's impressive pressing from the start of games, attributing it to their mindset and preparation. Crowley stated, "Yeah, and I think that's just our mindset, you know. It's kind of a no-excuse mentality we have in the team, you know. So, what we played on Tuesday, it is what it is. There's nothing we can do about it. It didn't feel like we did today, just because we worked so hard and pressing, and the energy was just so good from the start. Yeah, it's not an excuse." He reflected on the notoriously tough pre-season under Luke and his staff, stating that it was "really hard" but ultimately worth it. The hard work didn't stop after pre-season, with Crowley revealing that the team does a lot of running and training during the week. This rigorous preparation gives them confidence in their fitness levels and mental strength, knowing they can outrun any opposition. When asked about the pre-season training, Crowley responded, "100%, preseason was really hard. But like you say, it's paying off, and also the hard work doesn't just stop after preseason, you know. We work so hard in the week, we do a lot of running, we do a lot of work, and it just, when you know you've put that much work in, you kind of know that you're going to be fitter than the opposition. That just gives you so much energy, so much mental strength to know that we can outrun anyone." Crowley also spoke about the team's focus on crossing and positioning in training. He explained that when he's in a position to cross, he knows his teammates will be in the right place due to their repetitive practice. This dedication to training is clearly paying off on the pitch. "Yeah, first, I just want to give glory to my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Yeah, it was...we work so much on crossing and the attackers getting into positions. We do so much of that. So when I'm in that position...they need to be in the right position. And it's just from repetition and repetition and repetition...it's not surprising that we get success from it," said Crowley. The team's commitment to their no-excuse mentality extends beyond their physical preparation. They also maintain a strong focus on mental strength and resilience. This mindset has been instrumental in their recent successes on the pitch. Crowley's comments provide valuable insight into the team's ethos and approach to their game. Their dedication to hard work both during the pre-season and throughout the season is commendable. Their no-excuse mentality has clearly been a key factor in their ability to maintain high energy levels during games despite a demanding fixture schedule. The team's focus on specific aspects of their game such as crossing and positioning demonstrates their commitment to continuous improvement. Their repetitive practice has paid off with successful execution on the pitch. Crowley's praise for his team's no-excuse mentality and hard work highlights the importance of these factors in their recent successes. The team's dedication to physical preparation and mental resilience is commendable. Their focus on continuous improvement through specific training practices is clearly paying off on the pitch. Join in and have your say on the Pride of Nottingham match discussion on the upcoming game against Forest Green Rovers; share your views and thoughts as Notts prepares to host them. Thank you for taking the time to read our content; the Pride of Nottingham is an independent Notts County fan site, and we hope that you will join us if you’re not a member already.