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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
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