Too many players are so afraid to do anything that they seldom venture to do anything.
There is no such thing as 'staying in shape;' you either work to get better, or you allow yourself to get worse.
Study hard, practice hard, play ferociously.
Coaches must be flexible, for then they won't get bent out of shape.
Make your mistakes with confidence. It is the only way you are going to learn anything. Never be afraid to do a skill, no matter how simple or hard it may seem someone has done it, and so can you, With enough committed practice and confidence.
I am here to give my players the little push they need, just like they needed long ago, when first learning the art of the swing. All you needed then was a little push, and quickly you were pumping away, flying higher and higher, without any more help from the 'coach.'