Eric needs to improve his attendance, come prepared, and become a stronger presence in practice. He should ask more questions, use coaches and film to understand what he needs to improve, and then work on those areas with purpose. Most importantly, he needs to take more ownership of his development and use his gym time wisely so the work shows up in games.

Eric should start by showing up consistently, prepared, and ready to compete every day. He should use coaches, questions, and film to choose one or two areas to focus on, then spend 10–15 minutes working on those skills with purpose. The final step is to intentionally use those skills in practice and games so his improvement becomes part of how he plays.