Set Up Player Training
Hockey Legacy Manager training has two parts. Training focus directs more of a skater’s normal development toward selected ratings. Staff-run Training programs improve one rating, add an available secondary position, or change a player’s type after the program is completed.
Set a training focus
Section titled “Set a training focus”Open Player development and select a player from the player list. Choose a focus, then confirm the selection.
| Focus | Ratings given more attention |
|---|---|
| Balanced | All trainable ratings equally |
| Offense | Shooting, passing, and offensive awareness |
| Defense | Shot blocking, hitting, and defensive awareness |
| Shooting | Shooting |
| Passing | Passing |
| Offensive awareness | Offensive awareness |
| Shot blocking | Shot blocking |
| Hitting | Hitting |
| Defensive awareness | Defensive awareness |
A specific focus gives more of the player’s development to that selection, so the other trainable ratings receive less. It does not create additional development by itself.
Assign a staff training program
Section titled “Assign a staff training program”The Training section on Player development shows each eligible staff member and their training slots. Programs are locked until the season begins.
- Select an empty training slot.
- Select a player.
- Choose one of the programs available for that player.
- Select Set training.
The available programs can include:
- A
+1increase to an eligible rating - A secondary position the player can learn
- Another player type available for that position
Each active slot shows the player, program, progress, days remaining, and expected completion.
| Staff job | Training slots |
|---|---|
| Head player development | 3 |
| Head Coach | 2 |
| Coach | 1 |
Other staff jobs do not provide training slots.
Changing an active program
Section titled “Changing an active program”Selecting a different program for a player who has already made progress displays a warning. If you confirm the change, the progress made on the current program is lost. Select an active slot to see its remaining time or use Pause training.
Completed programs appear under Completed trainings.
Automatic training controls
Section titled “Automatic training controls”- Auto assign fills available staff training slots from the Player development screen.
- Auto training focus lets your staff choose player training focuses.
- Auto training lets your staff assign training programs.
Use the automatic controls when you do not want to choose each focus and program manually. Training affects how a player develops, but their potential and motivation still shape the outcome. See development and regression for the other visible changes that can affect ratings over time.