Option 1
It is the start of the new season and the rookies have joined us on the ice for the start of training camp. They have just finished rookie camp however rookie Camp is nothing compared to the main training camp with many veterans and another level of competition for them to face. All of us were rookies once so we know what it's like to be on the ice for the first time with people that are professionals and how intimidating it can be. That's why for me the best thing I can do to help a rookie is just be a friend to them and not be hard on them for the first couple of practices. They will be nervous when doing drills and attempting to show their skill without messing up which often leads to more mistakes then if they were playing easygoing and natural. I hope to make them feel comfortable in practice so that they can show their best skill on the ice for the coach and for the rest of the team. It is the best for everyone if they can build up their confidence to be the best player they can, as we will need them when the regular season comes to create better depth within the lineup.