05/31/2026
You call it hard work. An established D1 athlete calls it Tuesday.
Established D1 athletes in major competitive sports often train 2-3 times per day, 6-7 days per week. Skill work. Strength and conditioning. Mechanics. Film study. Practice. Recovery.
That doesn't mean if you aren't giving up your summers, you don't care. But perspective matters. "Working hard" is based on your competition, not how you or your parents feel that word is defined.
If you're not investing that kind of time, you're likely leaving some of your potential untapped. The gap between good and elite is usually not talent. It's the willingness to consistently do what most people won't.