The weather is changing and you have just a couple months left of school. You know what that means -- spring season! Just when you had gotten used to all of your free time you have to reschedule your life again. But, hey, at least its doing what you love!
1. Do I remember how to play?
No matter how much you've played indoor during the winter or tried footwork or stick skills on your own, you will still be nervous that you forgot how to play. However, by the end of the first practice you'll feel comfortable again -- it's like riding a bike!
2. I wish I had run more.
Again, no matter how much you worked out you will still wish that you worked out more. Specifically, you will wish you ran more.
3. I need to schedule my time better.
It is weird to go from a strict in season schedule to a more relaxed season to a semi-strict season schedule. Planning your work and meetings with practices will feel a little tricky at first, but then everything will fall into place.
4. Does this mean there is no time to nap?
Part of the scheduling comes from prioritizing tasks such as homework and practice over Netflix and napping. It's an unfortunate truth.
5. Our practice times are not ideal.
In season, you have that ideal 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. time slot almost every practice. In the off-season, your practice times are either really early in the morning or really late at night.
6. RIP to the locker room.
In season pre-practice locker room meet-ups are the best. Blasting music gets you pumped for practice and your team is all together, but out of season your locker room belongs to another team.
7. Am I spoiled if I don't want to wash my own practice gear?
The answer is yes, but regardless we all have that cringe of disappointment when we pick up our practice uniform and remember that we are responsible for making sure we do not have to put on sweaty, smelly clothing.
8. But I'm still so excited!
After you get out all of your jitters during that first practice you remember how much you love to play. Everything begins to feel right again and you can't help but be excited for what's to come.
9. I missed my team.
Everyone has different schedules, so even though you may try to meet up as a team in the off-season it is rare that everyone is there, especially if you have teammates abroad. Getting to play together again, even if it is only the freshman and sophomore class reminds you how much you missed playing with your teammates.
10. This is going to be a great season.
Your back on your home turf with the people you love. It's going to be a great season.