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Originally Posted by bdubbs
I still remember the days when Hartley emphasized high tempo practices so that the Flames would be the best conditioned team in the league. Hopefully Darryl does something to motivate these lazy bums.
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I like high tempo for mental purposes, and to hit home quick decision making.
But frankly, even with a longer camp, Hartley's practices weren't going to change conditioning very much. Lots of players and coaches have noted that you can't get into shape in camp like the old days - you have to be in shape already. This year, wityh limited camp it would be even moreso.
That said, Hartley's method was beneficial in that by the next year guys would be motivated to come into camp in better shape so they could avoid puking at practice.