As I always say to you elite hockey players at this time of year, summer is winding down in a hurry. OK, if you just played in the Memorial Cup, or the RBC cup, you're the rare individual that's off the hook.
Unfortunately, if you have just wrapped up, you will never get back the lost training time, and are so burned out, it will be a tough task to come back strong next year. This happened to a local team at the Jr.A level. They went to the RBC Cup, and by the time the boys found their way back to my gym, it was June, and just in time to get back on the ice in July. The following year was not great at all.
But these are extreme circumstances, and for most competitive players, you guys/girls have been done for almost two months. You should be in full, off- season mode. Your learning curve should be gone, and you should be piling on the resistance and getting stronger.
You should have your routine in order, and hitting the gym hard, yes hard, for 60 minutes, 2-3 times a week.
Anyone listening? Or have you signed up for summer hockey?
Can you actually say that you have given off- ice training your full attention?
Have you joined a running club, or are playing soccer because you feel that is the way to get into shape?
I know lots of you have. I know lifting is tough. It hurts. But don't be fooled into thinking that you will get the results without getting strong.
If anyone needs help, email me. Time is running out quickly.
Oh yeah. Anyone watch the final game last night? See who won? The team that was sitting for 2 months.
They weren't overtrained. I'm not crazy, it's all there right in front of you.
NO SUMMER HOCKEY. GET TO THE GYM. TIME IS TICKING.
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