Zilkize: "The team is surrounded by a positive energy and a good atmosphere. Everyone is fully engaged and you can tell that we really don't want to repeat the mistakes of last season. We also have a good atmosphere outside the court. We are doing a lot of team building activities and we have a closer relationship with each other. Hopefully we can bring this atmosphere to the court and share it with followers from all over the place.
"It's a special atmosphere, and everyone is contributing their own strength. For example, new players, we want to make them feel as comfortable as possible. When you see the way they fit into the new environment and the changes they bring to the team, you find it all harmonious.
"No matter what setbacks we encounter, it is our duty to maintain close unity. The entire team is ready, and we have some very outstanding players. This team is full of desire, especially the head coach and coach team. What we have to do is keep improving and enjoy everything we do."
Hoylen: "We are accumulating more confidence and our physical condition has reached a good level, which makes our team look very sharp. We have done a lot of efforts off the court that you can't see, such as a lot of team building. The job. We are working in the right direction. It is very important for this team to find each other off the court and build this connection. "
Heaton: "Everything is going well now. Although I don't want to mention last season again, it is really challenging. The club was in a transition period at that time and went through many changes. Specifically, it was the personnel changes in football, the addition of new faces and the departure of old faces made the whole season very difficult.
"After a challenging year, we ushered in a new season, which felt like a fresh start. We know we must achieve good results at the beginning of the season. From the current perspective, the team atmosphere is very good and the training is very intense. The team has also shown good levels in the three games that have been played. So, I feel optimistic about the start of the new season. ”