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🧠Mindset
- Come ready to improve, not just to be there.
- Mistakes are part of learning—effort is not optional.
- Focus on what you can control: effort, attitude, details.
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Practice
Practice is where players are built.
Games show what you have. Practice is where you earn it. Every rep matters.
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🔥Work Ethic
- Work hard every rep—no coasting between drills.
- Push yourself even when you’re tired.
- Practice at game speed, not comfort speed.
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🏒Execution
- Skating, passing, shooting, and positioning done with purpose.
- Hit the net, make clean passes, finish plays.
- Quality reps matter more than flashy moves.
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⚙️Habits
- Short shifts mentality—high intensity, quick recovery.
- Block shots, compete in battles, finish checks when asked.
- Do the simple things right, every practice.
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🤝Team First
- Support teammates and communicate.
- Respect coaches, drills, and practice structure.
- Your habits raise—or lower—the team standard.
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✅After Practice
- Quick reflection: what did I do well today?
- Identify 1 thing to improve next practice.
- Recovery matters: hydrate, stretch, reset.
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Quick Reminders
- You don’t get better in games—you get better in practice.
- Effort is free. Consistency is earned.
- Hard practices make games easier.
- No talent required—just commitment.