We are not at the rink for babysitting purposes. Coaches will suggest to uninterested players that they should not waste their time until they are dedicated to improve. The summer off ice program has been met by a very positive response. It is NOT going to be a picnic. We are going to work very hard to catch up to our competition.
ALL great players spend many more hours working away from the rink than in a structured environment.
Use an old punctured tennis ball and wiffle ball stuffed with sliced up tennis ball to practice. Stick quickness can be vastly improved by hitting a ball against the wall while in SUMO position. Only dedicated players from all levels are to attend the summer sessions. You should be dressed and warming up in the dressing room at least 15 minutes before any session. Ice time is too valuable to waste on stretching exercises that can be done prior to ice time.