Ages 15, 16, 17 -- Midgets
Academic
Prepare for the SAT
This yardstick can end your hockey.
This yardstick can end your hockey.
Consider a tutor
Tutors are not necessarily for remedial help. They can be a tool to take you to the next level academically and to increase your SAT score.
Develop time management and study skills
The time demands on a collegiate athlete are enormous.
Give yourself the tools to succeed,
Consider prep schools
Training
Continue your conditioning regimen.
Begin weight training.
Begin weight training.
Refine skating skills
Work on your technique.
Build your endurance.
Be able to burst to full speed even at the end of your shift.
Build your endurance.
Be able to burst to full speed even at the end of your shift.
Profiles
Develop your target colleges list.
Mail your profile and start your college files.
Carry your profile with you.
Visit colleges.
Mail your profile and start your college files.
Carry your profile with you.
Visit colleges.
Visibility
Consider opportunities like HNIB.
High school players should try out for the Chicago Showcase.
High school players should try out for the Chicago Showcase.
Grow as a player
Juniors
Participate in a junior try-out to see where you stack up.
If you make one of the local teams, seriously consider playing there.
If you make one of the local teams, seriously consider playing there.
Rules to remember
Live and play and control--on and off the ice.
Achieve your academic potential.
Enhance your playing skills.
Achieve your academic potential.
Enhance your playing skills.
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