Our #1 Guiding Principle - Have FUN!
1. This is a FIRST-CLASS program.
It’s special because it’s hard.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards—on the ice, in the gym, at school, and in the community. To be part of this team, you must carry yourself in a first-class manner at all times. No excuses. No sloppiness. High standards make this program special.
2. Project POSITIVE energy. Have FUN doing it!
No loser talk—only the language of winners.
We bring joy, fun, and an indomitable spirit to everything we do. We encourage each other, never blame, and never tear down.
Words: We speak positively, with encouragement and accountability.
Body Language: We show confidence—heads up, shoulders back, eye contact, and engaged posture. No slouching, no sulking, no defeated gestures.
Positivity is contagious, and we choose to spread it.
3. Relentless Compete
Never be outworked.
We play and practice with URGENCY and INTENSITY—no matter the score, no matter the drill. Every shift, every rep, we give our best effort. Hard work unlocks big dreams.
4. Support Your Teammates
You can count on me.
We support and respect each other. You don’t have to be best friends with everyone, but you must be a great teammate.
Safety: We protect each other.
Belonging: Everyone matters and deserves to be here.
Dependability: You can trust me, because I can trust you.
5. Get Better Every Day
Feed the Monster.
We prepare diligently and commit to improvement every single day. Character is what you do when no one is watching. When we’re at hockey, we’re fully present—phones and distractions can wait.
Today’s Assignment:
- Make sure that you are able to get into the team WhatsApp group. I’ll be posting information into this group daily for the entire season.
- Complete today’s workout on the TeamBuildr app. Be sure to mark each exercise complete as you finish it. Depending on your schedule (other sports, work, etc.) it is okay to complete the exercises on another day or even substitute an alternate workout provided that the difficultly level is similar. Please make note of any substitutions or switches as part of the daily check in item in the TeamBuildr app.
- Take a look at the full FUN and Not-FUN Maps (see link above)
- Write down your top three (3) things that make hockey fun for you AND your top three (3) things that you wish never happened in hockey. Save your answers for later.
- Post a FUN emoji into the team WhatsApp group when you’re finished.
- BONUS: Read the full study by Dr. Visek.
I hope you’re having fun with today’s task.