If you feel like crap today—it doesn’t mean you’re failing.

 

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True Cleveland Lacrosse – Weekly Skills Plans Week 7

THE 1/3 RULE OF GROWTH

“If you feel like crap today—it doesn’t mean you’re failing.”

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Players

Alexi Pappas’ Olympic coach shared a simple truth that every athlete, student, and dreamer needs to understand—especially when the work gets hard. When you’re chasing something meaningful, how you feel day to day will fluctuate. That’s normal.

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What This Really Means

When you’re truly pushing yourself, you should expect to feel:

·         ✅ Great about 1/3 of the time

·         ➖ Just okay about 1/3 of the time

·         ❌ Crappy about 1/3 of the time

 

That’s not failure.

That’s the cost of growth.

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Why This Matters

·         If you feel amazing every day, you’re probably not stretching yourself.

·         If you feel terrible every day, you may be heading toward burnout.

·         But if you’re riding the wave—good days, average days, tough days—you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

Progress isn’t linear.

Growth is uncomfortable by design.

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Putting It Into Practice

The next time you have a rough day:

·         Don’t panic

·         Don’t quit

·         Don’t assume you’re on the wrong path

Instead, remind yourself:

This is part of the ratio. Hard days are not stop signs. They’re checkpoints.

 

The Bottom Line

A tough day doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re in the game.

Stay the course. Trust the process. Keep going.

 

Let’s get to work.

Coach Calleri 

Week 14 Player Development Plans (Emailed Directly To Our Players)

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🥍 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