Sydney Shaw is an expert in helping the rooks. Without hazing, per se, because that is wrong people. Sydney pulls all new players under her wing each season. They start by warming up to me, and each other, and gaining mental confidence. This is accomplished by taking them to a bar on the first night. Loosen up with a couple drinks. Bold ones do karaoke. Everyone socializes. This helps build a tight and trusting community. Once we are mentally warmed up, we can take to the ice. Shaw has specialized physical warm up tips for each player. Mostly it is about open communications. Make it known you can help their needs, if you know their needs. If they need to talk, Sydney is there to listen. If they need help with accuracy, Sydney will schedule extra practice with the couch. If they need help learning how to pop their hip out and reverse the hit, better get skating cause Sydney is gonna smash you. Possibilities are endless and Sydney Shaw will do anything in her power to help.