The Other 23 hours

Hey everyone, welcome back to another edition of EGM weekly! I had to take some time off during the holidays to mentally recharge and make sure all my goalies are in peak condition for the season's dog days and, ultimately, playoffs. It was a lot of time to reflect, and I'm coming back feeling more revitalized than ever!

I'm still committed to providing you with valuable free content each week (or every second week), along with informative posts on Instagram and YouTube. But let's be honest, I'm notorious for overloading my plate and burning the candle at both ends. Don't worry, I thrive on it!

What I'm building for the goalie community and myself has never been done before. There's no blueprint, no one to follow, just me making mistakes, learning from them, and trying my best to create something truly special. I'm drawing from different mentors and experts to craft something unique and impactful. My goal is for this community to have a profound impact on goaltending worldwide.

Food for Thought:

During my break, I had some valuable insights I wanted to share, especially for goalies and their parents. The title of this newsletter says it all: "The other 23 hours?"

When you hit the ice, everyone knows it's game time. You've made the sacrifice, you've shown up. That's the first step, some might even call it half the battle. But for me, it's just 4%. 1 hour divided by 24 hours in a day x100 = just over 4% of your total day.

The point is, the real work happens outside the gym or rink. Here are some basic things every goalie (and person!) should strive for:

1. Sleep: It's the holy grail of recovery. No fancy modality or apparatus can ever replace sleep. It's easier said than done, I know. I manage 6-7 hours a night, and while I'd love 8-9, it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for now. Remember, I'm not a high-performance athlete anymore, just building something amazing for goalies.

2. Nutrition: Fuel your body! No need to go crazy with restrictive diets, just eat healthy whole foods to give your body the nutrients it needs to grow, recover, and keep that gas tank full for your next session.

3. Posture: This one's a bit controversial. Some preach perfect posture, others say it doesn't matter. I land somewhere in the middle. If you spend all day slumped at a desk, then rush to the rink with a half-hearted warm-up and expect peak performance, your body isn't going to be happy. You're also raising your risk of injury. Remember, "sitting is the new smoking"? I call it "being in one position is the enemy." Take standing breaks, stretch, move your body! You don't need a marathon or yoga class, just change positions to get the blood flowing.

4. School (for the kids): Let's be honest, nobody loves school except... okay, maybe me (I'm the crazy one here!). For those aiming for hockey's highest levels, college is your best bet 95% of the time IMO. And to get to college, you need decent grades. Don't need straight A's, but the better your grades, the easier it is to get scholarships as school is (in America) is expensive (cries in doctorate degree). Remember, putting in the work outside the rink makes you a better goalie and person. This "holistic building" ensures you show up on game day ready to focus solely on yourself and the puck.

It's not just about what you do in the gym and the rink; it's about the other 23 hours. Take care of your body, mind, and spirit, and you'll be unstoppable on the ice. See you next time!

P.S. Don't feel sorry for me, I love every second of this grind! I'm just a passionate goalie building something epic for our community.

-Jamie

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