Written Task: How does your player train endurance and stamina? Which do they prioritize: endurance, strength, or skill training? What's the proper ratio between cardio and hard workout? As before, your player does not need to be correct. Feel free to write absolute madness, flex your knowledge of real-world athletic training, or anywhere in between.

Seamus is all about endurance. As a defensive defensive player he wants to be out there blocking shots and skating as much as possible so that his team can put their best offensive edge forward without having to worry about their backs. Manning the first line the last few seasons, it feels good that the team knows they can make some defensive foibles and still net positive. Last week we talked about legs and weight training. This week its all about cardio. How much pressure can Seamus put on himself and still keep breathing. He needs to be able to skate his hardest for as long as possible so between the ankle strengthening its just straight up breath training. Seamus is in pools seeing how long he can stay submerged and then pairing that with breath holding exercises outside of the water. All this is to train his lung capacity to intake air quickly and hold it for extended periods of time. This keeps him clear and able to keep skating without getting overtired.