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The sound of a car horn knocked me back into realization. I quickly pressed my foot on the gas, giving my head a shake as I drove to work.
Today was supposed to be a good day but everything is off. The day started with me waking up late because the power went out from the storm and my alarm clock reset, I had to get ready with absolutely no time to spare. I threw my hair into a low bun pulling a few pieces out to frame my face. I changed into the typical work out clothes with a wind breaker and running shoe.
As I pulled in and parked in the parking lot I reached for my non existent coffee out of habit Since I was late I had no time to make it. I pulled my keys out and got out of the car locking it before going inside.
Walking into the arena everything had already started and it seemed to be going okay without me so I wasn't to worried. "Sammy!!" They all yelled from the ice as I walked past them.
I went into the change room to grab my gloves and stick followed by put my skates on before joining the guys who were stretching on the ice.
"Look who finally decided to show up" Tom said skating over to me. "Tom it's been three years since I've worked here you'd think that maybe you know to start stretching like every single other guy is doing" I said laughing as I poked him with my stick. "Ha ha ha you just wait till coach rings you out on this one" "oh yeah and what is he gonna do about it" I said laughing.
"Okay guys give me ten laps!" I yelled for everyone to hear. While standing in the middle of the ice with my stick and now a clip board I wrote out some drills and plays that we have to try to work on.
You are probably wondering. What is Your job and I have the same question. I'm not a official coach for the caps but I run majority of the practices and I have a background in physical therapy. I just help with anything and everything. I mean I'm not complaining because I love my job and it pays well.
I ran drills on passing, shooting and ran a few plays to firm them up before having a scrimmage. I reffed the game until Murray the head coach pulled me to the side. "Okay no contact while I'm gone, work on shooting and passing!"
I walked off the ice putting the skate guards on before following him into the change room. "Sam I would like you to meet Robbie, Jacub, and Andre. They are the new drafts I've been talking to you about. Guys this is Samantha she is one of our physical therapist but she is also like an assistant coach, she will run most of your practices and you will treat her with the same amount of respect that you treat me with" I thanked Murray before introducing myself to them. "Hi I'm Samantha or Sam for short, which ever you would like. Nice to meet you all. Super excited for you all to be part of the team" I shook their hands and told them to follow me as I brought them towards the ice.
"So this is the rink. When we have practice you'll get changed and then come do some stretching. Then one of the other coaches or myself will start practice. Once you get examined we will set you up with a list of stretch's to do so don't worry about that" i asked.
I could feel all of there eyes on me. Some more present in the conversation then others.
"Okay we'll you can go to the room down the hall and second on your left. They will start the examination process for you" I told them before taking the guards off and getting back onto the ice. I could feel the one pair of eyes still on me. I looked back seeing one of the boys. He was very tall and muscular. He had what looked to be soft, fluffy, curly hair. He smiled before turning around and walking away.
"Stop looking at the rookies Sammy" Tom whispers behind me. "Tom I've had a bad enough day as it is. Please not Today" I said warning him. "Guys she needs a group hug!!" Everyone gathered around joining the group hug
After what seemed like a short practice it was over and I had to go to the training room to help out.
I changed from skates back into running shoes and walked into the room going to the sink. After washing my hands I walked to my table seeing one of the boys sitting there. He had changed from before now wearing nike workout clothing. "You are Jacub correct?" He nodded smiling at me.
I took his heart rate before and after he ran a mile on the treadmill. I stretched his arms and legs finding his flexibility and how far he could go. "Do you know andre the other rookie over there?" Jacob asked slightly pointing at the guy sitting on the other table. " today was the first time I meet him" I said with a questioning tone wondering why he was asking. "Oh I just thought you might know him because he keeps looking over here at you and smiling" I looked behind me glancing at Andre to see that he was already looking at me. He quickly turned back around smiling at himself.
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