Alright boys and girls, the holidays have come and gone and it's time to get back on that grind. If you aren't a multi-sport athlete that is involved with some sort of team activity over the winter, it can be hard to be motivated to stay in shape and make improvements on the field. I've been there, your coach has been there, and chances are your going to be at that point at some point in your career. It's understandable but COMPLETELY avoidable. I wanted to share a few things that I have used throughout my time to help me stay on top of my game year round.
Your physical health is one of the easiest things to deteriorate over the cold months of Winter. The weather is horrible, is gross outside, and the days are short, but that still isn't enough reasons to not get a lift in and do some sprints. I'm saying that you have to run a marathon or anything like that, I always thought that sprint work-outs really helped me when in came to in game scenarios.
Improving your strength is important also. Find a gym buddy that will not only help motivate you to get your butt into the gym but who can also keep it fun. And when it comes to running or lifting a good thing to keep in mind is your footwear. Having the right cleats or shoes help you stay comfortable while exercising. The new
Nike Huarache Turfs are great for exactly what you need to be doing. Check out the new limited edition
TBL Water Pack Huarache 5 turfs, they are too sick to pass up!
Besides staying in shape it's also very important to keep your stick skills up over the off-season. I know since it gets pretty cold out there going outside and having a catch or taking some shots can be difficult, but there really isn't any substitute to getting your reps in. Using a
rebounder is a great way to practice if you don't have access to a wall. To even further improve you accuracy, something like the
STX Pass Master can help greatly. The
Pass Master adds target zones to a rebounder to help test your precision.
I know I have gone over these things in the past but I still feel that it is important enough to go over again. Being ready for your season can make all the difference. You'll notice it, you teammates will notice it, and more importantly your coach will notice it.
IT'S ALL U
Alright boys and girls, the holidays have come and gone and it's time to get back on that grind. If you aren't a multi-sport athlete that is involved with some sort of team activity over the winter, it can be hard to be motivated to stay in shape and make improvements on the field. I've been there, your coach has been there, and chances are your going to be at that point at some point in your career. It's understandable but COMPLETELY avoidable. I wanted to share a few things that I have used throughout my time to help me stay on top of my game year round.
Your physical health is one of the easiest things to deteriorate over the cold months of Winter. The weather is horrible, is gross outside, and the days are short, but that still isn't enough reasons to not get a lift in and do some sprints. I'm saying that you have to run a marathon or anything like that, I always thought that sprint work-outs really helped me when in came to in game scenarios.