DAVIE, Fla. – School is out for the Miami Dolphins, and summer vacation is officially underway.

After a full spring filled with organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, Miami’s players have approximately five weeks off to rest, have fun and recuperate before training camp.

This also can be a nervous time for NFL head coaches. There is no longer structure or schedules for players to work out, practice and stay in shape.

New Dolphins coach Adam Gase's tenure thus far has been marked by improved practice pace, more competition and schemes that look to fit the personnel better. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

It's every player for himself for the next several weeks, and Dolphins rookie head coach Adam Gase spoke to his team Thursday after the final minicamp practice about making the right choices.

“You always want them to be smart. I think a lot of times a lot of guys in this profession, they just forget who they are, who they represent,” Gase said. “Understand what kind of situation you are putting yourself in. That’s a decision you have to make for the next five weeks: What’s the most important thing in your life? Hopefully, they get a chance to take a break, but at the same time, they make good decisions.”

Here are some other notes to wrap up minicamp: