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YOU OWE YOUR TEAM: DO YOUR JOB, STARTING NOW
“You expect your teammates to show up for you. They expect the
exact same from you.”
Players
You expect your teammates
to do their job, play hard, and be there for you in big moments. That’s fair.
But here’s the part most
players skip: If you expect that from them, you owe them the same
effort—even more. That doesn’t start on game day. It doesn’t start at the first
practice. It starts now—in the offseason.
This is where you decide: Are
you just wearing the jersey, or are you actually earning it?.
What This Really Means
Being a great teammate
means:
·
You fix your
weaknesses instead of hiding from them
·
You clean up your
fundamentals so your team can trust you
·
You show up in
shape, sharp, and ready to go—not “getting into shape” in Week 1
You expect your teammate:
·
Not to drop the
easy pass
·
Not to get beat
on the same move over and over
·
Not to forget the
play
So ask yourself honestly: Can
they expect the same from you?
Why This Matters
In-season is too late to be
fixing what you ignored in the offseason.
When you don’t do the work
now:
·
Your stick skills
break down under pressure
·
Your footwork
isn’t clean enough to stay in front of your matchup
·
Your conditioning
fails you in the fourth quarter
·
Your coach can’t
trust you in big moments
That doesn’t just hurt you.
It hurts everyone:
·
Your defense
stays on the field longer
·
Your offense
doesn’t get that extra possession
·
Your teammate has
to slide early because you got beat
·
Your coach has to
change the game plan because you’re not ready
Your teammates and coaches
are counting on you to:
·
Catch and throw
under pressure
·
Win your matchup
or at least not lose it badly
·
Know the system
and execute it
·
Bring consistent
effort every single day
You either add
value to the team or you create problems the team has to cover up
Putting It Into Practice
This is where talk stops
and work starts.
1. Identify your
weaknesses (for real, not for Instagram).
·
Is it your off
hand?, Your footwork?, Your conditioning? Your lacrosse IQ
·
Write them down.
No excuses, no ego.
2. Fix your
fundamentals every day.
·
Wall ball with
purpose (both hands, different passes, on the move)
·
Simple footwork
ladders, cones, or shadow dodging
·
Reps catching and
shooting from spots you actually play in games
3. Build game shape
now, not later.
·
Sprint work, not
just slow jogging
·
Change of
direction, short bursts, recovery
·
Compete in
small-sided games when possible
4. Hold yourself to a
“teammate standard,” not a “bare minimum standard.”
Before you skip a workout or cut corners, ask: “If my teammate did what I’m
about to do, would I be okay with it?” If the answer is no, then you know what
you need to do.
The Bottom Line
You expect your teammates
to be ready, locked in, and reliable. They have every right to expect the same
from you. That trust is built now, in the quiet months when nobody is watching, when it
would be easy to say, “I’ll start tomorrow.” Don’t be the player who talks
about “team” and “family” but doesn’t do the work their teammates are counting
on. Do your job!! Fix your weaknesses!! Sharpen your fundamentals.
When the season starts,
your teammates and coaches should know—not hope—that you’re ready.
Let’s get to work.
Coach Calleri
Week 12 Player Development Plans (Emailed
Directly To Our Players)
🥍 Shooting Drills – 3x per week
Set
aside time three times a week for structured shooting sessions. Focus on
technique, accuracy, and speed. Don’t just count reps—make each one
intentional. Over time, your shot will feel automatic under pressure.
🛡 Defense: Footwork – 3x per week
Footwork
builds agility and positioning. Do the drills three times per week, and you’ll
be more confident in one-on-one situations and stronger in your team defense
role.
🛡 Goalie: & Footwork – 3x per
week
Footwork
builds agility and positioning. Do the drills three times per week, and you’ll
be more confident in the cage.
💪 100, 200, or 300 Pushups a Day
Strength
isn’t built overnight, but consistent work pays off. Choose your level (100,
200, or 300) and spread your pushups throughout the day—before school, after
practice, before bed. Pushups build not just upper body strength, but also
endurance and mental toughness
