How Do You Judge Your Session?
It is a question we all face: How do you measure a good session?
- Is it about making incredible saves?
- Is it consistency and minimal mistakes?
- Is it how you compare to the players around you?
- Or is it how you feel looking back at the end?
The Shift in Approach
Up to age 11/12: Keep sessions flowing. Enjoy the game, learn from mistakes in the moment with a smile, and build your love for the sport. Be ready for the hard push when it comes.
Age 12/13 and beyond: This is when you need to start pushing and preparing to be truly challenged if you want to develop and chase being the best.
At this stage, the key to progress changes. It comes down to two steps:
- Define the focus: Understand what you are doing at the start of the session and why.
- Judge yourself on that alone: Rate your session based strictly on that exact focus—and nothing else.
Hope that helps