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FEATURE: Preparing for Paradise | Head Athletic Trainer Derek Lawrance

As the San Jose Earthquakes prepare for their second preseason trip to Cancún, Mexico, a lot of work is being done behind the scenes to get the team ready. We sat down with several members of the Quakes’ soccer operations staff to get a feel for what the grueling two-week training stint requires.

Sjearthquakes.com: How long have you worked for the Earthquakes?

Head athletic trainer Derek Lawrance: “I’ve been here since 2013, so this is going to be my eighth season.”

SJEQ: How does preparing for Cancún differ from previous preseason trips to Tucson, Arizona?