The synthetic ice and off ice trainings have been really exhausting for the boys. So much so that it has been getting harder get them up in the morning, get them to be on time and to get them to really push themselves.
So today when two players showed up late for their skate, I decided it was time to lay down a
little punishment and everyone had to go on an extra 20min run at a time when they would normally be about to rest.
After this Kris MacPhee, the Director of Off-ice Programs, spoke to the boys along with Mark
Flood (New York Islanders organization) and Randy Cameron (Detroit Red Wings organization) about the determination and sweat that it takes to be successful; not only for hockey, but in everyday life. He tried to make them understand that when you are tired, you have to mentally try more and physically push yourself. If you train harder when you are tired then in pressure situations you will be more victorious.
This seemed to spark them and they had more jump in their training today.
Last night we went to visit my cousin for a BBQ and there the boys meet Buffalo Sabers scout
and ex-NHL play Al Macadam. My cousin is married to his son who is also a trainer and teacher. Jon Macadam (cousin’s husband) trains NHL and university level hockey players. They both were extremely interested in the boys and there hockey ability.
After the BBQ we were joined by some volleyball
players for a game of beach volleyball. Tommy L is actually quite good out there. This really made the legs more tired and I think was the reason they also over slept.
So today when two players showed up late for their skate, I decided it was time to lay down a
little punishment and everyone had to go on an extra 20min run at a time when they would normally be about to rest.After this Kris MacPhee, the Director of Off-ice Programs, spoke to the boys along with Mark
Flood (New York Islanders organization) and Randy Cameron (Detroit Red Wings organization) about the determination and sweat that it takes to be successful; not only for hockey, but in everyday life. He tried to make them understand that when you are tired, you have to mentally try more and physically push yourself. If you train harder when you are tired then in pressure situations you will be more victorious.This seemed to spark them and they had more jump in their training today.
Last night we went to visit my cousin for a BBQ and there the boys meet Buffalo Sabers scout
and ex-NHL play Al Macadam. My cousin is married to his son who is also a trainer and teacher. Jon Macadam (cousin’s husband) trains NHL and university level hockey players. They both were extremely interested in the boys and there hockey ability.After the BBQ we were joined by some volleyball
players for a game of beach volleyball. Tommy L is actually quite good out there. This really made the legs more tired and I think was the reason they also over slept.
Tell them Tiffany is tierd, too. But she still gets up at 6:30 in order for breakfast and ice training at 8:00. Don't let Tiffany laughs at them!
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