Realizing your dream of playing college hockey isn’t that complicated. You may think that there is some magical process where all the stars need to align in order for you to get a scholarship…

… But the truth is that there are 3 steps to getting there.

Here’s exactly what you need to do:

1.  Find out how you stack up against players in your age group.

2.  Get specific individualized feedback on what you need to work on.

3.  Put a personal plan together on and off the ice to get you there.

Seems too simple, doesn’t it?  But if you really think about it, where can you go to get all 3?

::: You might go to showcase tournaments and selection camps and be able to see how you stack up against other players, but you are usually up against players of all different ages.

::: And you rarely get any feedback from those camps about how you did.  You see how you play against the other players, but no one tells you exactly what you need to work on in order to stand out, get noticed and play college hockey.  Do you need to work on your skating? Shooting skills? Conditioning? Strength?  Game sense?  There may be scouts and coaches there watching, but you don’t hear from them on what you need to do in order to become a college hockey player.

::: And if you aren’t getting specific feedback on your game, then how can you possibly put together a personal plan for how you are going to get from where you now to your big goal of playing college hockey?

That’s why I created the Total Female Hockey EXPERIENCE CAMP.

It’s a jam-packed, high-intensity 3 day camp where you practice, play and train with players of your same age, you get ranked compared to everyone else at the camp so you can see how you really stack up, you get personal feedback on what you specifically need to work on in order to get to the next level, and we help you put together a personalized plan to help you reach your goal of playing college hockey.

No other camp out there can offer this type of EXPERIENCE.  And in the past 2 years, 40+ players that have attended the EXPERIENCE camp have realized their dream of playing college hockey. They put in all the hard work, but we helped guide them along the way.  And we want to help you get there too.

We’re running the TOTAL FEMALE HOCKEY EXPERIENCE CAMP in 2 locations again this year - one from July 8-10 in the Vancouver area and one from August 19-21 in Toronto.

VANCOUVER:  For more information on this camp in July, click below:
http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/camps-schools/experience_bc_2011/

TORONTO:  For more information on this camp in August, click below:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/camps-schools/experience_toronto_2011/

I hope to see you there!

Work Hard. Dream BIG.

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

Earlier this week, I sent you a video about how to shoot a better slapshot.  I’ve got 2nd video about slapshot technique for you today.  If you want to play at the college or university level, you must have a great shot, so you’ll definitely want to watch this video…

…And you’ll also want to listen to this.  

Last summer, I did some exclusive coaching calls with players to help guide them through this confusing and stressful process.  This "Scholarship Secrets" coaching call covers SIX critical steps that you MUST take in order to be successful in your quest to get noticed, recruited, and play at the next level.  

I wanted to share the 2nd secret I covered in this coaching call with you today - as it addresses one of the most common questions - "What Do I Do First?"

Click on the link below to listen to the clip from the "6 Scholarship Secrets" call and to watch the 2nd slapshot secrets video:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/video-sample/scholarship_audio/

I went through this whole process myself as a player and I help the players I coach and train navigate this process today.  I am also very fortunate to know many of the coaches and scouts at the next level very well - so I wanted to share some of this insight with you today.   The clip covers a CRITICAL point about how to get noticed and get recruited and how you can take control of this entire process.  

Listen closely - and pass it along to anyone else who might be interested:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/video-sample/scholarship_audio/

Enjoy!

Your friend and coach,

~ Kim

PS -  This entire Scholarship Secrets coaching call (40+ minutes) plus 7 more calls that address all the critical areas of taking your game to the next level (at any age) are one of the HUGE bonuses in the brand-new version of the Total Female Hockey Elite Training System that is being released next week exclusively to members of the Total Female Hockey community (that’s you). This exclusive offer - including the other HUGE bonus I haven’t told you about yet - will only be available for a limited time.  You’ll be the first to know when it’s been released - so stay tuned.

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

The truth is that you can do all the hard work on the ice and do all the “little” things off the ice to get yourself ready for those rare opportunities when the college coaches and scouts watch you play.  But it’s not enough. I’ve seen far too many players pour their heart and soul into training hard, playing hard and working hard in the classroom and they still don’t reach their ultimate goal of playing college hockey.

There were prepared, but they weren’t proactive.

They did the work, but they didn’t take the action necessary to have the college coaches and scouts notice and recruit them.

They were just sitting around waiting for the “scholarship fairy” to come.

They thought that if they just did the work to make themselves the best players and students possible, that it would be enough.  They thought the scouts would magically find them and start recruiting them for their team. But good players with good marks are everywhere.

So how are you going to stand out?

The truth is that unless you are in the top 1-3% of players, you’ve got to initiate the recruiting process on your own. You’ve got to find ways - beyond your play on the ice - to make yourself known to the college coaches and scouts.

I walk you through EXACTLY how to be proactive in the Total Female Hockey SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT.

Every other manual, DVD and audio I’ve ever created was designed to help you be PREPARED physically and mentally when the coaches and scouts are watching.

This is ONLY one that shows you exactly how to be PROACTIVE.

There is a lot more to getting noticed, getting recruited and getting a scholarship than just being the best athlete and student.

You’ve got to know:

::: How To Write The Perfect Introductory Email To Coaches
::: How To Make A Video Coaches Will Actually Watch
::: How To Navigate The Web To Find Every Piece of Information You Need
::: How To Follow The 3 Rs - all the rules, regulations & requirements
::: How To Communicate Effectively With The Coaches through the entire process

Because waiting for the “scholarship fairy” to come around doesn’t work.

The Scholarship Project is only available at the low introductory price until Friday January 21st at midnight and then the price goes up permanently.

:::  Click the link below to get started with the Scholarship Project today ::::

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

Now is the time to take action and start being proactive.

Your friend and coach,

Kim

PS - I’ve included a few HUGE bonuses as a part of the Scholarship Project. The biggest one is 5 in-depth “insider” interviews with 5 current college hockey coaches. By listening in, you’ll learn exactly what scouts are looking for from the experts themselves.  That information alone will dramatically effect your  approach to the entire recruiting process. 

:::  Click the link below to get started with the Scholarship Project today ::::

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

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey
 

On Monday night, hundreds of players and parents listened in on the "7 Secrets To Getting A Scholarship” call that I hosted, but I also know that many people missed out who weren’t available at that time.  So I wanted to make sure you had the chance to listen to it and get all the information I shared about figuring out the confusing and complicated college hockey process.

:::  Here’s what you’ll learn from listening in on the call  :::

=>  3 Things All Scouts and Coaches Must See From You

=>  3 Things You Must Keep In Mind Throughout The Entire Process

=>  1 Thing You Must Start Doing Right Away To Make Sure You Succeed

It was a lot to fit into 30 minutes - good thing I can talk fast. 

::: You can listen to the entire replay by clicking on the link below :::

http://instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=16932729

These 7 Secrets are also covered in the first 5 pages of the Scholarship Project.  The next 60 pages over the step-by-step manual show you exactly what to do, when to do it, where to look, who to contact and how to stand out in great detail. Add in 5 “insider” interviews with college coaches, 3 different “how to” videos and
a complete guide to all 113 women’s college hockey programs in North America, and you have the most complete guide to the whole college hockey process right in front of you.

::: Click on the link below to get started with the Scholarship Project today :::

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

Please feel free to pass along the link to the replay of the 7 Secrets Call to any teammates or friends that you think would benefit from having this critical information about the recruiting process.

Enjoy!

 
Your friend and coach,

Kim

PS - From the parent of a 14 year old player:

“We received our copy of the Scholarship Project yesterday afternoon and have been reading the manual, listening to the interviews and watching the How-To videos ever since. I can’t believe there is so much information to cover - and I’m so glad we don’t need to figure it all out on our own. We really appreciate that you’ve given us a step-by-step guide to follow so that we know exactly what to do next.  With my daughter only being in grade 9, this will definitely be our “go-to” resource for the next 4 years.  Thanks Kim.”

::: Click on the link below to get started with the Scholarship Project today :::

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

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS

Director, Total Female Hockey

Let’s be honest. You and I both know that getting noticed, getting recruited, getting a scholarship and playing college hockey isn’t easy.  There are thousands of players who dream of getting to that level and hundreds who have a realistic shot at it. But only a small percentage will reach that goal.

This isn’t meant to scare you. It should inspire you.

Because it’s not just the superstars who get there.  They’ve got it easy. They’ve got the scouts knocking down their doors and have their pick of any school they want. But those girls account for less than 1% of players.

So what about the rest of us?  The ones who aren’t at the very very top.  The ones who have the passion and the potential, but aren’t quite at the top of their game - yet.  You probably haven’t reached your full potential yet. It may be because of your age or your experience, but you’ve still got lots of time and desire to get better.  There are plenty of opportunities to play college hockey for you, but you’ve got to be willing to do the work on & off the ice.   But I’ve been telling you that for a while now.

The truth is you can work as hard as you want on and off the ice and take care of all the little details with your training, mental game and your nutrition…

…BUT if you don’t have a road map to guide you through the whole recruiting process, it is very easy to get lost along the way. The whole recruiting process can get very complicated and confusing. But it doesn’t have to be - if you have a step-by-step plan to follow.

That’s why I created the Total Female Hockey SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT and why I am so excited to launch it to the entire world of women’s hockey for the first time ever today.

I’ve spent the last 3 years getting the “insider information” directly from the college hockey scouts and coaches. I’ve done all the research about the entire process for you, and mapped out your plan of attack step-by-step.

I’ve made it as SIMPLE for you as possible.

There is no “fluff” or “filler” here. I have ONLY included the CRITICAL information you MUST know. I’m not going to waste your time with things you don’t need. This isn’t a generic guide to playing sports in college…this is ONLY about women’s college hockey. Period.  There simply ISN’T another step-by-step guide available that is so specific to the needs of female hockey players…

…and I’m practically giving it away!

This is the FIRST time I’ve released the SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT to the public.  I’ve shared it with the college coaches and scouts, as well as with players and parents who’ve already been through the process, and they agreed that it is the most complete and easy-to-follow resource for anyone who wants to play women’s college hockey.

I want to help you realize your dream.  So I put together an unbelievable introductory offer (with 2 amazing bonuses) to help you get started now.

:::: Click the link below to get started with The Scholarship Project ::::

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

You’re still going to have to do the work. But all you need to do is follow the plan, instead of having to figure it out on your own.

Plan To Work and Work The Plan.

Your friend and coach,

Kim

PS - The price of the Scholarship Project goes up on Friday permanently. It will never again be offered at this ridiculously low price. 

Click the link below to get take advantage of this one-time offer:

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

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey

When it comes to the college recruiting and scholarship process, players, parents and college coaches all want the SAME THING.

PLAYERS WANT:
=> To play hockey at the highest level possible
=> To find the perfect school for them
=> The process to be as SIMPLE as possible

PARENTS WANT:
=> Their daughter to reach her full potential on and off the ice
=> Their daughter to get the best education possible
=> The process to be as SIMPLE as possible

COACHES WANT:
=> Players who have the potential and desire to become the best player possible
=> Motivated players who fit into their program athletically, academically and socially
=> The process to be as SIMPLE as possible

You find the school of your dreams and they get a player that fits perfectly into their program.  It’s a win-win situation for everyone…

… BUT Where Do You Start? 

I can’t tell you what the best school is going to be for you. And neither can the coaches. You’ll need to figure that out on your own. But I can help you through the entire process. You and I both know that getting recruited, getting a scholarship & playing college hockey isn’t easy. The process seems confusing & complicated - unless you’ve got a step-by-step action plan.

And as of next Tuesday morning, you will have that action plan. You will finally be able to get your hands on the Total Female Hockey SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT.  It’s been 3 long years in the making, and I promise you that there isn’t another step-by-step guide that is as packed with critical information and focused only on girls hockey anywhere.

On Tuesday, I’ll give you everything you need to make the entire process as SIMPLE as possible.  And on Monday night at 8pm EST, I’m giving you a head-start. Over 300 players, parents and coaches have already signed-up for Monday’s exclusive coaching call - and I want to make sure you don’t miss out on your chance to learn "The 7 Secrets of Getting A College Hockey Scholarship".   Even if you can’t make it on the call live, go register for the call so that I can send you the MP3 recording right after the call is done.

To reserve your spot in this FREE Scholarship Secrets Call, visit:

http://totalfemalehockey.com/scholarship_call.shtml

I hope to see you there next Monday night!

Your friend and coach,

~ Kim

PS - Please pass the sign-up details for the 7 Secrets Call to any teammates, coaches, parents and friends who you think might benefit from this critical information.  You can just send them to the link below:

http://totalfemalehockey.com/scholarship_call.shtml

Every year, I take the girls I coach at the PEAC School For Elite Athletes on a tour of US universities to learn exactly what it takes get to and excel  at the next level of women’s hockey.  I truly believe any player who wants to play at this level can get there. Not every player who dreams of making the Olympic team is going to get there (there are only 20 spots every 4 years after all), but with over 100 colleges and universities in North America offering varsity women’s hockey programs, this is a much more realistic and reachable goal.

Most of the players I meet say they want to play at this level, but very few of them have any idea what it takes to get there or what they have to do to succeed on the ice and in the  classroom once they arrive on campus. On our school trips, we’ve been very fortunate to have the coaches of the top-level teams in the country give us the "inside" look at their programs. We watch practice, speak with the players, get tours from the coaches, and watch a Division 1 NCAA regular season game. All so the girls can see exactly what the next level looks like.  Now my players are more  focused and committed than ever to achieving their goals.

I realize that not every player who aspires to reach this next level has the chance to go on a trip like this…

::: That’s why I wanted to share the TOP 3 TIPS we’ve gotten from the college coaches with you :::

1.  Be Consistent

This is something that I am constantly bringing up when I’m talking to young players who want to get noticed. You have to be consistent each and every game in order to get to - and play at - the next level.    If you can only string together 3 or 4 good shifts a game now, a college coach is going to question whether you can deliver a consistently good performance once you get to the next level. They need to be confident that they can put you out on the ice and get what they expect out of you.

2.  What Would Happen If You Broke Your Leg? 

I know this is a bit of a gruesome thought, but when it comes to choosing what school you want to attend, you have to make sure that you aren’t making your choice only because of the hockey program. The question you should ask yourself is, "Would I still be happy here even if I broke my leg on the first day?"  If your answer is yes, then it’s the right school for you.  If it’s no, keep looking.

3. Start NOW

This was something all the coaches and players mentioned.  Far too many players wait until they get to the next level to prepare themselves for the next level.   You can have all the skills in the world, but if you are fast enough or fit enough to keep up with the pace and intensity, you and your skills will be sitting on the bench.  The only reason I was able to go from being buried on the 4th line to being on the 2nd line and power-play as a 1st year player in college was because of all the training I did off the ice.  I was more fit, which meant I could go harder and longer in practice and in off-ice training ,and could recover faster to work even harder the next day.

But that didn’t just happen when I arrived on campus. It happened in the 4 years before I went to college.  I put in the time and effort off the ice to put myself in a position to excel on the ice.  I did the work.  And you need to too.

So here’s my holiday gift to you:

For the next 3 days only, you can get the Total Female Hockey Complete Training System Elite Edition for 50% off regular price. If you order before Friday December 3rd, you will get a training system that is guaranteed to take your strength, speed and  performance to the next level for half price ($97) - and I can guarantee that it will arrive before the holidays.  Your journey to the next level starts today.

Click on the link below to get started with a program that will help you get to, and excel at, the next level today:

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

Keep Working Hard and Dreaming BIG.

~ Coach Kim

PS - Don’t miss out on your opportunity to get your hands on the best program I have ever created for 50% OFF:

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

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

It’s college hockey week here at Total Female Hockey. This week I am touring Vermont and New Hampshire with the PEAC Girls Hockey team to visit NCAA Division 1 schools and play a few games against some top-flight teams.  We will be watching team practices and training sessions, touring the campuses, watching a Division 1 game and getting a first-hand experience of what it really takes to get to, and excel at, the college hockey level. Then the day we get back from our trip, I fly out to Vancouver to speak at  Hayley Wickenheiser’s tournament on “How To Get Noticed & Recruited”.

One of the most common questions I get from players, parents and coaches about the whole college hockey recruiting process is:

“What are the scouts looking for?”

There is really no easy answer to this since a college hockey coach needs to fill their roster with players who fill a position and role, which changes year-by-year based on their team’s particular needs.
 

To keep it simple for you, I’ve broken it down into what I call the “3 As”.

::  Academics
::  Athletics
::  Attitude

ACADEMICS:

When it comes to academics, the better your grades and test scores, the easier it is going to be for you to get into the school.  Having high marks and scores will only help you throughout this process. I’ve seen far too many players focus all their time and energy on the hockey side of things only to miss out on a great opportunity because their academics weren’t up to par.  Remember, you want to use your ability to play hockey to get a better academic opportunity.  We aren’t chasing million dollar NHL contracts, we are looking to get a great education that we can use for life.
 

ATHLETICS:

Coaches aren’t just looking for the players with the best skills. Don’t get me wrong - your skating, shooting, stickhandling, passing and checking are critical to you getting noticed, but college coaches need much more than that. They are looking at your coachability, your sportsmanship, your work ethic with and without the puck (as well as on and off the ice). These aren’t always things they can see directly from the stands, but a quick conversation with your club coach or opposing coaches will tell them a lot.

ATTITUDE:

Last, and certainly not least, is your attitude.  To be honest, I’ve heard from many college coaches that a player could have great academics and athletic ability, but if they have a bad attitude, they won’t be able to go anywhere.  They need to be able to visualize you being a part of their team. They want to see how you interact with your teammates, coaches and opponents. They are watching you when you walk around the rink. They see how you carry yourself away from the ice. This stuff matters.  It is about much more than just your playing ability.

BOTTOM LINE:  They are looking for the COMPLETE PACKAGE.  That’s what the “3 As” are all about.  It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and discipline to get there. But the payoff is worth it.

Keep Working Hard, Dreaming BIG and Taking Action On & Off The Ice.

Your friend and coach,

Kim
 

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS

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

Last week, I took the players I coach at the PEAC School on a tour of US universities to learn exactly what it takes get to and excel at the next level of women’s hockey.

I truly believe any player who wants to play at this level can. Not everyone is going to make the Olympic team, but there are over 100 colleges and universities in North America that have varsity women’s hockey programs.

Most of the players I meet say they want to play at this level, but very few of them have any idea what it takes to get there or what they have to do to succeed on the ice and in the classroom once they arrive on campus.

We were very fortunate to have the coaches of 3 of the top-level teams in the country give us the “inside” look at their programs. We watched practice, spoke with the players, got tours from the coaches and admissions office, and even got to watch a
Division 1 NCAA regular season game.  Now my players are more focused and committed than ever to achieving their goals.

I realize that not every player who aspires to reach this next level has the chance to go on a trip like this…

… That’s why I want to share the TOP 3 TIPS we got from the college coaches last week:

1.  What Would Happen If You Broke Your Leg? 

I know this is a bit of a gruesome thought, but when it comes to choosing what school you want to attend, you have to make sure that you aren’t making your choice only because of the hockey program. The question you should ask yourself is, “Would I still be happy here even if I broke my leg on the first day?”  If your answer is yes, then it’s  the right school for you.  If no, keep looking.

2.  If You Need Help, Get Help

This came up when we were talking about getting tutors for classes, but it applies to more than just college courses.  Far too many high achieving athletes are afraid to ask for help with academics because they think it looks like a sign of weakness.  I remember worrying about whether I should get a tutor for one of my chemistry classes in college because I thought my teammates and friends would think less of me.  In reality, no one cared.  And it made my life much easier. 

3.  Start NOW

This was something all the coaches and players mentioned.

::  Far too many players wait until they get to the next level to prepare themselves for the next level. 

You can have all the skills in the world, but if you are fast enough or fit enough to keep up with the pace and intensity, you and your skills will be sitting on the bench.  The only reason I was able to go from being buried on the 4th line to being on the 2nd line and power-play as a 1st year player in college was because of all the training I did off the ice.  I was more fit, which meant I could go harder and longer in practice and in off-ice training ,and could recover faster to work even harder the next day.

But that didn’t just happen when I arrived on campus.

It happened in the 4 years before I went to college.

I put in the time and effort off the ice to put myself in a position to excel on the ice.

And you need to too.

So here’s my holiday gift to you:

For the next 4 days only, you can get the Total Female Hockey
Complete Training System Elite Edition for 50% off regular price.

If you order before Friday December 4th, you will get a training
system that is guaranteed to take your strength, speed and
performance to the next level for half price ($97) - and I can
guarantee that it will arrive before the holidays.

Your journey to the next level starts today.

Click on the link below to get started with a program that will
help you get to, and excel at, the next level today:

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

Keep Working Hard and Dreaming BIG.

~ Coach Kim

PS - Don’t miss out on your opportunity to get your hands
on the best program I have ever created for 50% OFF:

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

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

There is one thing that all women’s college hockey coaches are looking for from aspiring female hockey players more than anything else. It’s got nothing to do with how hard your shot is, how fast your glove hand is or the speed of your crossovers. Those things can all be taught. This can’t…
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