Action is the Answer: From Off-Season to Standout Season
Every hockey player wants “the best season yet.” More goals, more ice time, more impact!
But that doesn’t happen by luck it happens by Action.
The off-season gives you space. Space to rebuild, rewire, and reset.
But too many athletes treat it like a break, not a plan to continue building and developing!
If you’ve put in the work this summer… training hard, building strength, building on strong habits, you’ve already taken the first step. Action got you here.
Now comes the hard part: keeping that momentum alive when the puck drops- in season.
In-season success isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most:
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Keeping your strength and speed sharp
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Managing recovery
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Staying mentally locked in
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Staying consistent through the chaos
It’s easy to get distracted once the games start. School, travel, practices… but that’s exactly when your discipline separates you.
The truth? Talent doesn’t carry over. Work does.
So, if you want this to be your breakout year, don’t wait for it to happen.
Create it. Maintain it. Own it.
Because when doubt creeps in, motivation dips, or pressure builds.
Action is still the answer.
Stay hungry. Stay after it. Unleash the potential.
Written by:
Kirill Vaks
BA, CSCS
Take action… Now!
Voorhees Flyers Training center.
The Hollydell ice arena, in the main building.