shifter 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 So after playing hockey less often during the summer ( video games,sleeping late, and some hockey) the time for tryouts finally came. This time its wierd for single A in toronto and Ae divison the two teams are put together for tryouts..wierd. I have 1 thing to say" I felt like shit" After doing like 5 drills I lost confidence was about to puke and hardly ate anything the hour before =/ ( besides a bowl of chicken noodle soup lol..) and so I sat on the bench for like 30 mins.. After I got back on it was scrimage time and I tried my best even though i was feeling really bad and came out pretty weak in the end. So I'm just wondering any advice on what to do the next day? Because tomorrow's the second tryout and I'm exhausted as of this moment and have no confidence in going back =/. There is just that thing in my head saying " quit hockey its not worth it" I dunno what to say.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Harte 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 You had a bad day.We all have them.Get back out there and kick ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junior 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 shitty days happen, but giving up will just lead to another. Get some good sleep, have a good energy providing breakfast, go out and put forth your best effort. Just remind yourself to push as hard as you can with every drill. Don't try to be the best on the ice, be the BEST you can be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chk hrd 164 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 well I won't sugar coat it but you didn't have a bad day. That is what you get for being lazy over the summer. It's going to be real difficult to come out for day two and have more endurance than day one. Chances are you are sore from the previous day. Eating better might help, but if you had to stop for a 1/2 hour to rest I doubt your pre-practice meal had anything to do with it. If you don't have the heart to play anymore, then the best thing to do is quit. It will save you, your parents and the team alot of grief. If you want to play you will need to put alot of effort into getting back into shape, hopefully the coach would give you a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinferno 2 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 well I won't sugar coat it but you didn't have a bad day. That is what you get for being lazy over the summer. It's going to be real difficult to come out for day two and have more endurance than day one. Chances are you are sore from the previous day. Eating better might help, but if you had to stop for a 1/2 hour to rest I doubt your pre-practice meal had anything to do with it. If you don't have the heart to play anymore, then the best thing to do is quit. It will save you, your parents and the team alot of grief. If you want to play you will need to put alot of effort into getting back into shape, hopefully the coach would give you a chance.+1 meals and sleep have nothing to do with how you feel, you my friend experience the "I know what you did NOT do last summer" syndrome...You left last year being competitive but everyone progressed and you where left behind, theres 2 solutions to your problem, get in shape by putting work or buy NHL 10 and play your season from the comfort of your coutch...Even for the latter, it will take some kind of effort to get into competitive shape... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam14 182 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 I had a bad start to my try outs as well, talked with the coach and he told me when I get the puck, not to be scared, make a play or take a shot, and finish my hits. Needless to say I did what he said and it made me feel a ton more confident, especially thew finishing the hits part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biff44 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 A good lesson to be learned here, be prepared!Just ignore the past day completely and go out there and do something today. Have a good meal., lots of carbs, around 4 hours before ice time, so it is fully digested when you hit the ice.Even if you feel dog tired, or screwed up, skate proudly to the bench, wipe it out of your mind, and get ready to hit the ice the next shift. It isn't over until its over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovyperron5727 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Its all mental bud. Don't let the previous tryout phase you. Go out and be the best you can be in every drill and every stride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junior 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 well I won't sugar coat it but you didn't have a bad day. That is what you get for being lazy over the summer. It's going to be real difficult to come out for day two and have more endurance than day one. Chances are you are sore from the previous day. Eating better might help, but if you had to stop for a 1/2 hour to rest I doubt your pre-practice meal had anything to do with it. If you don't have the heart to play anymore, then the best thing to do is quit. It will save you, your parents and the team alot of grief. If you want to play you will need to put alot of effort into getting back into shape, hopefully the coach would give you a chance.This is true, not being prepared doesn't lead to a bad day. But put in the effort as if you were fully prepared, and if it doesn't go well, you have a full season to get ready for next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shifter 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 well I won't sugar coat it but you didn't have a bad day. That is what you get for being lazy over the summer. It's going to be real difficult to come out for day two and have more endurance than day one. Chances are you are sore from the previous day. Eating better might help, but if you had to stop for a 1/2 hour to rest I doubt your pre-practice meal had anything to do with it. If you don't have the heart to play anymore, then the best thing to do is quit. It will save you, your parents and the team alot of grief. If you want to play you will need to put alot of effort into getting back into shape, hopefully the coach would give you a chance.This is true, not being prepared doesn't lead to a bad day. But put in the effort as if you were fully prepared, and if it doesn't go well, you have a full season to get ready for next year.Yeah after that tryout I definitely didn't even think about it and really prepared for it mentally and just tried to show my best out there and have some fun. I was a bit rusty but, no big deal. I had much more confidence during the scrimmage and was really hydrated which gave me an edge. I got out there get that puck skate my hardest and delivered solid hits but, if I don't make it I have a whole season to prepare for and need to get my body back into shape during the school year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceburg19 1 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 I guess you have your motivation now,think about what you looked like out there,is that really you? no! then time to get busy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cams 7 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 I guess, I would say just go out and "leave it all on the ice". Show the coaching staff you want it more than the others. Hard work and passion are every bit as important as skill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cams 7 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 It's a strange thing sometimes. I was playing tons of rec league and pick up, and my last year of rec league (Sunday AM) the hockey was not fun anymore, it seemed like going to the rink was a chore, and I wouldn't mind missing a game. I quite rec league hockey, and only played pick up occassionally, while I concentrated on helping coach my daughter's houseleague team for a couple seasons. All other hockey for me was watching the Windsor Spitfires and some stuff on TV. After a year and half off pretty much, I really had the itch to play again. I joined a co-ed league some old friends of mine started, and I had a blast and found the "fun" again, and I can't get enough again.Take advantage while you can, eventually things like a job, girls, getting married, mortgage, children, etc. take priority over hockey. So make the best of it while you can! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sitzlejd 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2009 Did you make it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty 8 Report post Posted September 5, 2009 Been there, done that when I was a young kid early in high school. I'd go to tryouts and be blown away by some of the guys already playing varsity. It just takes some really harsh mental toughness and tenacity. Remember what you're there to do. Have faith in your skills and what you CAN do and don't worry about what you CAN'T do. There will always be someone better than you, no matter your skill level, so simply do your best. Keep at it. If your attitude fails, so will the rest of you. Also, prepare yourself properly. Eat nutritious meals (they make a HUGE difference), sleep plenty, and keep that chin up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecLeagueHero 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2009 I guess, I would say just go out and "leave it all on the ice". Show the coaching staff you want it more than the others. Hard work and passion are every bit as important as skill.That's kind of the thing mate. If I'm a coach, for any sport really, and someone shows up to a try-out (or early season in sports like high school football were cuts are largely a non-issue) out of shape that tells you they're not passionate and hard working. If they were they wouldn't be out of shape at camp. Now, there's absolutely nothing wrong with guys that want to play hockey for enjoyment during the season and then pack it up in the off season. But that's why there are recreational levels in hockey associations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
