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Freshman Year Lessons

 My freshman year was a struggle to say the least, many ups and downs on and off the field. Learning how to manage my time and prioritize throughout the year was a huge adjustment. Although it was hard I learned a lot of things that I can now carry into this year. One of the most important things I learned and will take with me into my sophomore year is taking care of my body. Lifting and practicing every day takes a huge toll on your body especially if you don't prioritize your health. I got hurt a lot during freshman year because I didn't know how to properly take care of myself. This year I plan to be proactive with taking good care of my muscles, eating right and getting good sleep. This week we started weights and I already feel a huge difference just by making sure I sleep a good 8 hours so my body can recover.

Sleep is a Key Ingredient For Recovery

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