As a parent, I’m living this right now. Do you train to get better or, do you try to get “seen”.
Even limiting summer hockey to 2-3 tournaments can be tough. If you “must”, pick 2-3 that work with a good training schedule. Summer time is training time. If you really want to improve you need at least 10 weeks of good quality strength and conditioning in the summer.
Gaining Exposure or, Being Exposed
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