Bryson's POV
Coach calls off any more exhibition games and gathers us all at center ice after warm-ups. His face is serious, no trace of the slight satisfaction he showed after our last win.
"Listen up," he says, voice cutting through the noise. "Exhibition season is over. From here on out, we focus on training hard for the regular season."
A few guys groan, but most of us expected this.
"We'll be playing both conference and non-conference games," Coach continues. "That means every game matters for our record. I want you sharp, focused, and playing like a unit. No more of this disconnected bullshit
I've been seeing."
His eyes scan across all of us, making sure the message lands.
"Practice schedule is doubling. Conditioning, plays, and team coordination. If you're not
