True Cleveland Lacrosse – Weekly Skills Plans Week 8
Constructive Criticism Is a Gift
“You can’t improve unless you accept constructive criticism. You have to recognize what you don’t do well, identify the weakness, and then work to improve it. It’s not being picked on — it’s being focused on fixing it.”
Players
Constructive criticism is part of every serious athlete’s journey. If a coach corrects you, it’s because they see potential — not because they’re singling you out. Great players don’t avoid feedback. They seek it.
What This Really Means
Accepting criticism doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re learning.
When a weakness is identified:
· It gives you clarity
· It gives you direction
· It gives you a plan
Ignoring
feedback keeps you stuck.
Using it moves you forward.
Why This Matters
At higher levels
of lacrosse, talent alone is not enough.
The athletes who separate themselves are the ones who:
· Listen without getting defensive
· Take ownership of their development
· Turn feedback into action
Coaches correct what can be fixed. Silence is far worse.
Putting It Into Practice
The next time you receive feedback:
· Listen first — don’t react
· Ask yourself, “How can this make me better?”
· Work on the correction intentionally and consistently
· Show progress through effort, not excuses
Growth begins with honesty.
The Bottom Line
Constructive criticism is not an attack. It’s a roadmap.
If you want to improve, you must be willing to hear the truth — and then put in the work to change it.
Let’s get to work.
Coach Calleri
Week 15 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
