For all of last week, I was off coaching at the Ontario Winter Games, which was a high-performance camp and tournament for the top 160 bantam-aged girls’ hockey players from all across Ontario.  For these 13-15 year olds, this was the most intense competition they had ever been a part of.  Scouts were watching their every move, coaches were evaluating their performance on and off the ice, and their parents were sitting up in the stands hoping for their daughter’s to perform their best. 

This was the first step on a long, challenging journey for these players.  And it was very clear which players were ready to take on the tough road ahead.   We, as coaches, were asked to evaluate the players on a wide variety of criteria, ranging from skating ability to game sense.  The list of areas to evaluate was very long and detailed, but I wanted to share the 4 most critical areas with you today.

Because sometimes we get so focused on one particular aspect of our game that we forget about the importance of other areas. 


::::  Here at the 4 most critical factors for getting to the elite level  ::::

1. Ability to skate the game

This is by far the most important factor.  And it is about more than just being fast.  This is about timing and support.  Your play with and without the puck.  Your quickness in small spaces.  Your speed in open spaces.  Your power and strength on your skates.  Without ALL of the above, you will not be able to compete at the highest levels of women’s hockey. Period.

2.  Have great individual skills and be able to use them in a team environment

:::  On an individual basis:

Are you a threat with the puck?  Can you make moves, protect and control
the puck?  Can you give and receive a variety of passes? Can you shoot a
variety of shots accurately with strength, power and a soft touch? Can you
do all of the above while moving at a high speed?

:::  On the team level:

Are you a threat with and without the puck?  Can you use your vision to see and
create options for yourself and your teammates?  Can you control the puck in
all situations and exhibit creativity and courage?  Do you create time and space
without the puck by getting open, drawing checkers, anticipating the play?

3.  Ability to think the game

As a coach who works mostly at the bantam and midget level here in Toronto, this is the #1 difference I see between good players and great players. I’ve watched hundreds of games this season where it is clear that certain players have tremendous skills, but don’t have a very good understanding of the game.

Here are some examples of what it means to “think” the game:
:: Are you defensively responsible?
:: Can you play within the team system in all three zones?
:: Do you anticipate and support the play on the forecheck, break-out and attack?
:: Are you a factor without the puck?

4.  Grit and Intangibles

This one is more important than all the rest.  You can skate like the wind, have all the skills, and great game sense, but if you aren’t willing to put in the WORK on and off the ice or do whatever it takes to win a game in the last 10 seconds (even when that means diving in front of a huge slap-shot), then you don’t have what it takes to get to the next level.

You have to be able to win battles, fight through checks, play four games in one weekend and have your last shift be as effective and energetic as your first. 

You have to be willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.  You have to be willing to work hard and compete.  You have to be able to deal with adversity. 

The road to the top of the women’s hockey world is very steep. There are many people near the bottom who say they want to get to the top. But as the road gets tougher, those who are willing to show their commitment start to separate themselves from the competition.  The ones who reach the top are the ones who have all the things I’ve listed above, in addition to the
unwavering desire to be their best and the best. 

Having a great slap-shot, 1-on-1 move or straightaway speed might be enough to allow you to stand out and get noticed at your current level.

But it’s not enough to get you to the top.

For many of the players who were at the Ontario Winter Games last week, this will be their last taste of provincial, national or international competition. That may sound harsh, but the truth is, some of them will quickly realize that they don’t want to travel up this tough and uncertain road ahead. Other players who didn’t make this competition will emerge and pass them along the way to the top.

As I reminded my team a few times over  the course of the week, I could barely skate at the age of 13 - let alone perform at an elite level at a provincial tournament.  You don’t need to be the best at the age of 14 to be the best at the age of 25 - which was the average age of the players
on the Canadian and US Olympic teams .  But at every point along your journey to the top, you must commit to developing your game in each of the 4 critical areas listed above.

If you do, you will be well on your way to success.

Keep Working Hard & Dreaming BIG.

Your friend and coach,

Kim

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS

Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls’ Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

What a great showcase of women’s hockey talent last night!  Being Canadian, I am particularly excited about the outcome, but I also honestly believe they were the stronger team and they executed better in the big game.

In my opinion, there is one single reason the Canadian women’s hockey team won the Olympic gold last night:

==>  PREPARATION

::  They played 50+ games in the 6 months leading up to the games.

::  They participated in grueling "boot camps" that involved early morning runs, intense practices and countless hours of weight training, mental training sessions and conditioning. 

:: They’ve been training together for the last 7 months…but many of these women have been training for this moment for well over a decade.  Players like Hayley Wickenheiser, who has been on the national team for the last 16 years, have dedicated their entire life to this great sport.

But more than all of that long-term preparation. 

They truly believed in their teammates’ ability to succeed.  For example, any one of the 3 Canadian goalies could have played in that gold-medal game.  Two of them have proven themselves on the Olympic stage before, and one, Szabados, was the "rookie".  When the rookie was put in net for the biggest game of her life last night, no one batted an eye.  There was no doubt in their minds that they were going to win.  And that’s one big reason why they did. 

I know I am going to enjoy the BIG win all day today.  Even if you aren’t from Canada, celebrate the fact that women’s hockey was once again front and center on the world stage and all the teams did their country and their sport proud.

Keep Working Hard & Dreaming BIG.

~ Coach Kim

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS

Director, Total Female Hockey

Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

Who will win the gold medal tomorrow night in women’s hockey?  Canada or the United States?

The games leading up to this gold-medal match-up may not have been nail-biters, but this showdown between the best two women’s teams in the world will definitely be a classic - they always are.

For the last two weeks, these 2 teams have shown the rest of the world that they have no intention of letting them catch-up.  I am tired of listening to the TV commentators talk about how these blowouts aren’t good for women’s hockey.  I can’t stand reading yet
another article about whether our sport should be taken out of the Olympics because it is a two-horse race. 

The reality is that the other countries competing are in fact getting better - much better.  The problem is that the US and Canada keep raising the bar even higher.

And here’s why:  Speed and Strength

The North American players are faster skaters, passers and shooters and they make faster decisions. There might be one or two players on each of the other countries’ teams who are at the same level of the Canada and US players - but one or two fast players
can’t compete against a whole team of 20.

I’ve watched all or part of every single one of the women’s hockey games in the Olympics and the one thing that has stuck out is how much more physical the North American players are. 

They definitely appear to be much stronger physically, but more than that, they are able to translate that strength into smart physical play.  They understand how to give and take body contact properly with and without the puck, while avoiding taking a penalty or getting hurt.  Players from the other countries look like they are either scared to engage in the physical game with the
North American players or that they don’t know how to be physical without taking a penalty.

Here’s the interesting thing about all this…

=>  These are the 2 areas that young girls’ hockey players need to improve on most as well!!!

If you perform all your skills faster and make faster decisions about when to execute those skills…

And are able to give and take contact safely and effectively to separate players from the puck…

You too will dominate out on the ice.

It works for the Canadian and American players and it will work for you too.

That’s why I’m running a MARCH BREAK SPEED & STRENGTH CAMP for 2 days on March 20th and 21st in Toronto.

The entire camp is about taking your speed and your physical game to the next level.

On the first day, we’ll show you how to be faster in all aspects of your game…whether you are a forward looking for the ability to change direction instantaneously, a defenseman looking for faster first-step quickness, or a goalie looking for a quicker reaction time, we are going to work on that on and off the ice. Quick feet, quick hands, quick decisions - we’ll cover it all.

On the second day, I’ll teach you how to give and take contact (not checks) so that you can win 1-on-1 battles in open ice and dominate battles in front of the ice and in the corners.  Off the ice, we’ll teach you how to develop the strength and explosiveness you need to take your speed and physical game to the next level.

This is a 2 day camp that will be held at Chesswood Arena in Toronto and will include 1.5 hours on-ice and 1.5 hours off-ice each day. You will be split into a group based on your age with a younger atom/peewee group and an older bantam/midget group. 
There is only enough room for 25 players per group.

The cost is $90.00 for this 2 day camp -  but there are ONLY 27 spots left so you’ll need to take action quickly to secure your spot now.

Click on the link below to secure your spot now:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/camps-schools/

Enjoy the game tomorrow night.  It will be a great one.

Work Hard. Dream BIG.

Your friend and coach,

~ Kim

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls’ Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

PS - Secure your spot in the March Break Speed & Strength Camp now:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/camps-schools/

Don’t you just love watching the Olympics (especially the women’s hockey)?  It doesn’t matter which sport I’m watching, I literally get goose-bumps during almost every event.  Watching athletes achieve a personal best, compete their hardest and realize their Olympic dream is so awe inspiring.

But there has been one moment for me that stood out among all the rest.

During the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics, one of the organizers made a terrific point during his speech that really struck a chord with me and I wanted to make sure that I shared with you.

He said that we should all, “Aspire To Be Olympian”.

He didn’t say we should all aspire to be AN Olympian, but to “Be Olympian”.

Let’s be honest - The reality is that there are very few players or coaches that are ever going to realize their dream of being AN Olympian.

But we can ALL aspire to embody the QUALITIES Olympians have:

::  Commitment & Desire
::  Confidence & Focus
::  Humility & Belief in Themselves

Whether you are a player, parent or coach, you can display these qualities on the ice, off the ice, at school, at work and with your family.

Take a moment and think about what you can do today to embody these ideals in your life.  We won’t all have the chance to compete on the world-stage or stand on top of that podium, but we can learn a lot from these amazing athletes and role models and use their achievements as a guidepost for our own lives.

Keep Working Hard, Dreaming BIG and Be Olympian.

Your friend and coach,

Kim

PS - This past Monday, 103 players came to the Total Female Hockey Speed Camp in Toronto.  The enthusiasm and effort all the players showed was absolutely awesome.

Click on the link below to learn more about future Total Female Hockey Camps and Events:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/camps-schools/

Here is an overview of the upcoming Toronto events:
::  March Break - 2 Day Speed and Body Contact Camp
::  July - 4 Day Complete Player Development Camp
::  August - 3 Day Total Female Hockey “Experience” (high school age only)

You can find out more at:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/camps-schools/

If you aren’t in the Toronto area and are interested in bringing a
Total Female Hockey event to you, email me back with the subject line
“TFH Hockey Travel Event” and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

The Olympics start this Friday, and I can’t wait to watch the best female players in the world battle it out for the gold.   For 12 days in February, our sport will finally get the visibility and recognition it deserves. To help you celebrate, I’m giving you a special free gift.
 
I have put together 12 of Total Female Hockey’s most popular articles into one big package. I also threw in another 2 bonus articles that got such a great response from the female hockey community that I just couldn’t leave them out.

Here’s the list of articles included inside this free package:

:: Expect Success To Be Successful
:: The 10,000 Hour Rule in Women’s Hockey
:: 7 Skills Every Player Must Improve On (and Why)
:: The Weight Issue in Girls’ Hockey
:: Committing Random Acts of Excellence
:: The Worst 4-Letter Word in Girls’ Hockey
::  #1 Hockey Pet Peeve
:: Getting Over Getting Cut
:: Olympic Strength In Numbers
::  The Worst Fight In Girls’ Hockey
::  Next Top Model or Next Great Player?
::  #1 Injury in Girls’ Hockey

Click on the link below to get your FREE Olympic Package now:

http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/olympic_package.shtml

Please pass this package along to any player, parent or coach who might be interested in getting some great information & inspiration before the Olympics start later this week.

Enjoy!

Your friend and coach,

~ Coach Kim

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS

?Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

PS - Start the Olympics off with a bang.  Click on the link below to get your FREE Olympic Package now:

http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/olympic_package.shtml

I took pages of notes when I was watching women’s college hockey games between the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota-Duluth last week. And while I was thinking about drills to run at this week’s practices with my team, I looked back at those notes and realized that I had 4 more key points (to add to last week’s 7) that I wanted to share with you after watching these two elite teams play and execute at such a high level.

So I created a new list of “4 More Skills Player Must Improve On” based on my observations at these games:

1. Forwards Look To Feed The Defense:

This skill was one that I saw both teams use extremely effectively in these games and made me realize that it is not used nearly enough at younger ages.  Moving the puck back to the points while in the offensive zone forces the defensive team to adjust their positioning which quite often opens up holes in their defensive coverage.  You don’t want to blindly throw the puck back to your defenseman, but you are probably not using them as much as you could to create opportunities on offense.  One extra point on this - once you make the pass to the point, make sure you move to get open so that you are in position for either a pass or a rebound.

2. Defense Picking Up Bodies In Front Of The Net:

This is something that has been an even greater challenge for players ever since obstruction and interference were removed from minor hockey. We used to be able to push players out of the way before the puck arrived - but now that’s a penalty, This means that forwards are easily gaining inside position on the defenseman and getting opportunities to score in tight.  To make matters worse, defensemen get  caught staring at the puck in these battles for position in front of the net, instead of finding their player.  This is one of the key skills that scouts and coaches at the
next level are looking for from their players and it is one that you will need to learn to do properly (without taking a penalty) in order to compete at that level.

3.  Find Open Ice To Support Your Teammates:

I believe this is the biggest difference between bantam age (13-14 year olds) and midget age players (15+).  While there can be a significant difference in overall skill levels between these two age group, at the higher levels, most bantams and midgets have the same relative skill level.  Most players at both age groups are very good when they have the puck - but the midget players do a much better job of getting open and supporting their teammates than the bantam players do.  This can certainly be taught, but it also comes with years of experience.  As the game continues to become faster and even more physical, players cannot rely on skill alone.  They need to develop their hockey sense and understand where the space is on the ice and how to use it effectively.

4. Every Pass Is Hard, Fast & Made With Authority:

This is something that you don’t really recognize as a player until you start playing with and against players who pass as hard as you normally shoot.  This happened to me the first time I played out with the national team girls out in Calgary.  I spent the first few weeks getting used to the fact that I thought my stick was going to break every time I received a pass.   As the game gets faster, the passes get harder and faster too.  The earlier you start passing with authority, the sooner you help yourself and your teammates get used to the speed and strength of passing you will encounter in the future.

Speaking of speed, the Total Female Hockey Speed Camp, on Monday, February 15th, 2010, that I told you about a few days ago sold out in less than 2 hours. 

So I decided to open up a second one in the afternoon from 1:00-4:00pm to accommodate players who really want to take their speed to the next level on and off the ice. 
 
As of 7am this morning, there were only 15 spots left in the afternoon camp - and they won’t last long either.

==>  Click Here To Sign-Up For The *Afternoon* Speed Camp Now <==

Keep Working Hard and Dreaming BIG.

Your friend and coach,

~ Coach Kim

This past weekend I was at a girls’ hockey tournament in Duluth, Minnesota where I had the opportunity to watch two of the best women’s college hockey teams in the States - University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota-Duluth - face-off against each other in a double-header.

The games were amazing - the level of speed, skill and strength shown by the players was extremely impressive and the high degree of execution was phenomenal.  In fact, when someone made a pass that was slightly less than perfect or missed a back-check, it stuck out like a sore thumb.

For these two games, I sat up at the top of the stands with the simple goal of figuring out what these players and teams were doing that really separated them from the level of play I watch on a daily basis, which ranges from 12U or peewee all the way up to the under 19 and junior level.

So to help you get focused and get ready for your next big game, here is the list of the “7 Things That All Players Must Work On” that
I created after watching these two amazing teams play.

1.  TALK!:  The first thing that struck me is how much the players communicated with each other out on the ice.  Most of the time when I watch games the players are virtually silent out on the ice.  During these college games, the players called for every pass, and the goalies helped the defense out on the in-zone.  Talking out on the ice makes everyone’s job easier and can often be intimidating to the other team.

2. Stick On The Ice:  This is another big one that I am constantly reminding my players about.  Not only did these elite players have their stick on the ice right when they knew the pass or shot was coming, they had it there even earlier.  The game was moving so fast that many of the passes would have been missed if the players were holding the stick up by their waist.

3. Follow Shots To The Net:  Quite often when I am watching girls’ games, players will take a shot and then fade off to the corner or end up below the goal-line afterwards.  These women took their shots, crashed the net with speed and stopped right in the crease.  They didn’t stand around and stare at their shot - they kept their feet moving and went to the net.

4. Feet Always Moving Along Boards:  Whether it was a winger opening up on the boards on the breakout or a defensemen battling for the puck along the wall, these elite players always kept their feet moving.  Standing still or gliding along the boards really only ever works in the power-play - most of the time you want to keep your feet moving to gain speed, avoid a check or avoid getting a penalty.

5. Lateral Movement On The Attack:  I am constantly reinforcing the concept of moving laterally in the neutral zone and offensive zone with my forwards.  While being fast in a straight line is important, it’s your ability to move laterally with speed and power that will allow you to separate yourself from your check and get more opportunities to score.  These players were constantly skating on the diagonal, looking for shorter passes and creating time and space with their lateral movement.  

6. Defense Get Their Feet Moving With Puck:  This is another one that I am constantly reminding my defensemen about.  The defense in these women’s game always had their feet moving up ice when they made a pass.  Young players often over-think their decisions on defense and stop their feet moving before making a pass. This leaves them no opportunity to recover quickly if the pass is off target. Remember - it is always easier to pass to a moving target when you are moving as well.

7. Patience With The Puck:   This was the one thing that really separated these elite players from the younger players I watch everyday.  When they had the puck on their stick, they never panicked.  Even when they were under pressure, they kept their head up and their feet moving and looked for their best option.  This is a skill that all players who aspire to get to the next level much cultivate.  

This things may be small and simple - but it’s the attention you give to the little details that makes the biggest difference, whether at your current level or up at the next level. 

Work Hard. Dream BIG.

Your friend and coach,

Kim

PS - Feel free to pass this along to any players, parents or coaches who might be interested in this information.

We just finished up the first ever Total Female Hockey Mentorship Program this week - and it was a massive success!  I have to admit - it’s pretty awesome to have players, parents and coaches emailing me saying how much being involved in this personal coaching program has transformed their attitude and performance. 

I am so excited to open up another 100 spots in the Mentorship Program on Monday January 11th and from all the emails I’ve been receiving from the Total Female Hockey community, it sounds like you are too.

So before I open the doors to the program again on Monday, I wanted to make sure you had all the information you need to decide whether you are ready to take a BIG step towards your dreams.

The 3 Most Common Questions About The Mentorship Program are:

::  Is the Mentorship Program Right For Me (Or My Daughter)??

::  What Does The Mentorship Program Include??

::  Is The Mentorship Program Worth It?

Here are the answers:

1.  Is the Mentorship Program Right For Me (Or My Daughter)?
First, let me tell you who this mentorship ISN’T for…

If you or your daughter aren’t serious about getting to the next level and aren’t willing to do what it takes to separate yourself from the competition, then this isn’t for you.  The road to success in female hockey isn’t an easy one, and I want to make sure you understand that I am going to be leading you along a challenging journey.

But if you are ready to get the information, inspiration and support you need, and want to have me coaching you every single step of the way, then - yes - this mentorship program IS for you.  I’ve designed the Mentorship Program to maximally benefit players between the ages of 10-20.  I have also designed a completely separate program specifically for coaches so that they can help their players and team have their most successful season ever.

At this point in the season, you need to gain any advantage possible over the competition and I can guarantee you that all the little things you do away from the ice between now and the end of the season will make a huge difference when it gets down to crunch time.

If you (or your daughter) are excited about finding out exactly what you need to do to take your game to the highest level possible, and want to be coached by an expert who has been in your position and was able to realize her hockey dreams, then this is the program for you!

2.  What Does The Mentorship Program Include?
You will get 12 weeks of personal video coaching from me showing you exactly how to take your game to the next level.  You will also receive a “Take Action” Worksheet each week that you will complete after the lesson to ensure that you are on your path to success!

You will participate in the Mentorship Program from the comfort of your own home. No travel necessary and no waiting for anything to be shipped in the mail. I will send you an email with your video lesson every week, along with your Take Action Worksheet, so that you can complete it at your convenience, and go back to the video at any time to review the material and make it work for you.

The Mentorship Program is broken down into 4 main areas: Mental, Getting Noticed, Nutrition and Training, plus some extra special never-seen-before bonuses that will show you how to take your on-ice abilities to an entirely new level.  There are lessons dedicated to teaching you how to get faster, stronger and fitter. There are also many lessons about increasing confidence and focus, how to fuel your body for peak performance, and how to get noticed and stand-out at your next game, tournament or tryout.

Click on the play button below to watch a sample clip from the 1st Mentorship Lesson on Goal Setting:

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

3.  Is The Mentorship Program Worth The Investment?

On Monday, you are going to be able to get a 30-day trial into the Mentorship Program, plus my exclusive 60 minute coaching call on the “6 Secrets To Becoming An Unstoppable Force On The Ice” and 3 interviews with women’s hockey elite including a 4-time Olympian, a 3-time Olympian and a current NCAA Division 1 coach — for only $1!!! 

The entire cost of this 12 week program comes out to less than $10 per week - that’s almost as much as you pay to get your skates sharpened once (at least it is here in Toronto)!  A single 1-on-1 training session with me almost double the cost of this entire program.  On the other hand, this personal coaching program will run for 12 whole weeks and covers off-ice training, mental performance training and nutrition strategies.

There’s just one more thing…  There will ONLY be 100 spots available in the mentorship program starting on Monday January 11th.   After that, you may not ever see this incredible $1 trial offer ever again.

Have a terrific weekend and make sure you’re ready to TAKE ACTION on Monday to get one of those coveted 100 spots.

Your friend, coach and mentor,

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey

Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

In order for you to achieve a level of "mastery" in female hockey (whether you’re a player or coach), you need to spend 10,000 hours perfecting your craft.

10,000 hours is A LOT of time…

…especially when you consider that most girls’ hockey teams are only on the ice for an average of 6-7 hours a week.

That’s why I wanted you to ask yourself those 3 tough questions yesterday.  Because 10,000 hours is a lot of time and requires a massive commitment,

I guarantee you that the women who willing be playing for Canada and the US in the upcoming Olympics have put in far more than 10,000 hours.  And I’m sure that their coaches have put in the same amount of time too.  Most elite women’s college hockey players will be close to that target within their first few years playing at that level - and many of them may have hit it already.

I’m not telling you this to scare you.  I’m telling you this to inspire you. Because IT IS POSSIBLE. 

So How Are You Going To Reach That 10,000 Hour Target???

I’ll show you exactly how to make it happen in this 5 minute video clip.

Click on the link below to watch the “10,000 Hour Rule Video”:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/video-sample/10000-hour-rule/

Enjoy!

Remember to Choose Excellence - Exceed Expectations - Work Hard & Dream BIG.

Your friend and coach,

~ Kim

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

PS - Getting to 10,000 hours isn’t as scary as it may seem.  It is possible - if you think beyond ice time.

Click on the video link below to see how:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/video-sample/10000-hour-rule/
 

Here’s what determines the level of success a girls’ hockey player achieves:

It’s NOT…

::  The team you play for
::  The camps you go to
::  Or the coaches you listen to

And it’s NOT…

::  How hard you shoot
::  How fast you skate
::  How fit you are

What truly separates good players from the great ones is the mental side of their game.     

I’ve talked a lot about confidence and focus in the past, but today I want to talk about something even bigger than that…

Your EXPECTATIONS.

A great player doesn’t wish, hope, want or strive for success.

She EXPECTS it.

She 100% believes in her ability to successfully achieve her goals.

This doesn’t happen overnight - it is a process. Success breeds success.  And it’s the accumulation of small victories over time in practice, in the gym and in games that lead to bigger victories and help you to believe that you can achieve any goal you set your mind to.

When I think back to my final year of high school, I realize that I expected to be the best player every time I hit the ice.  Whether I always succeeded in being the best player or not, I expected that I would be and that’s what drove my success.  I didn’t just want to be the best - I expected it.

So what are your expectations for yourself when you hit the ice?

Are you holding yourself to a high enough standard?

Or are you letting yourself off the hook? 

Are you stepping outside your comfort zone?

Or are just playing up to your potential? 

Are you consistently making the hard choice to be great?

Or are you making the easy choice and just going along with the crowd?

As we head into the second half of the season, a new year and new decade, you need to start setting higher expectations for yourself and holding yourself accountable to meeting and exceeding your goals. 

You’ll be amazed at what can happen when you believe in your ability to achieve all the success you’ve dreamed of.

Work Hard, Dream BIG and Expect Success.

~ Coach Kim

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS

Director, Total Female Hockey

Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes