Empowering Girls Through Sports: The Importance of Tailored Coaching
Before I begin, I think it’s pertinent to understand that I was once a young female athlete. I’m a competitor. I hate to lose. I want to be the best. But I also put my pants on one leg at a time, cry at sad movies, and enjoy the beach on a hot day. What […]
We Can Do Hard Things
I was back on the bench coaching 2 days after giving birth to my 3rd child. No one was making me get back to it that quickly, but no one was going to keep me off that bench either. By this time I’d been coaching junior hockey for 4 years and we were having our […]
BATTLE READY: Teaching Players How to Compete
It is no secret that today’s game of hockey is as exciting, fast-paced and skilled as it has ever been. Each generation of athletes continues to progress as teams and organizations are now placing a larger emphasis on the individual and helping them grow their skill sets— ultimately helping the team. As a skills coach, […]
Making Failure Your Friend
Failure sucks. We’ve all felt it, and we all want to avoid it. Yet we also know that failure makes us better. We know that failure is not only necessary, but it is also inevitable to master one’s craft.