PHOTOS BY Xxx
September 2026
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MON TUES THUR FRI SAT WED
GAME!
GAME!
GAME!
project
due
biology
test
practice
recovery
day
Practice
family
reunion
Practice
Practice
Practice
Practice
GAME!
"Opportunities
are
the
product
of
preparation
and
hard
work."
–
Mike
Pereira
head
coach
Choate
Rosemary
Hall
36
// SEPTEMBER 2026 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM
Sometimes when we are hyper-focused on achieving our
goals, small mistakes or minor setbacks can feel monumental.
However, in those moments it is important to remember the
primary reason we like to challenge ourselves: It's fun.
"A few things I like to keep in mind throughout the way are
the non-negotiables," Guzzo said. "Always work hard, focus on
what you can control and, most importantly, have fun."
Yes, it can be hard, but hard and fun are not mutually
exclusive. In fact, the hard things can often be the most
fun and the most rewarding. But even when we don't get
the rewards we are hoping for, it is important to remember
evaluating your performance does not equate to evaluating
yourself as a person.
Remember that it's the courage to try that truly matters and
challenging yourself is part of the fun.
"There's more to hockey than wins and losses," concluded
Layla Hemp, a goalie for the University of Minnesota women's
hockey team. "Sometimes we forget we do this for fun and one
mistake doesn't define who you are as a person." P
(AND WILLING TO FAIL)
Be Be
Willing
to
Try
Willing
to
Try
LESSON THREE:
quality sleep
proper nutrition
hydration
stretching
Prioritize
science
study
group
math
study
group
