I recently spent three days snowshoeing in the middle of nowhere with my best friend in the whole wide world. We have known each other since we were 5 years old and were teammates for almost 15 years. We always pushed and inspired each other to be the best we could be on and off the ice. Neither of us play elite women’s hockey any more, but our desire and drive to be the best hasn’t changed one bit.
Many girls hockey players learn all about the importance of hard work on the rink, but it transfers over to absolutely everything else we do in life.
It was my focus and determination to be the best female hockey player possible that helped me to go from a non-skating 13 year old to a Division 1 player in five years.
It was my tireless work ethic and positive attitude that allowed me to go from being buried on the fourth line to skating on the first line in three years at Dartmouth.
Now that I have stepped away from that high-level of hockey, I am using all those attributes I learned on the ice to help me to reach my goals on my bike and in my business.
2008 has been a year of “firsts” for me:
=> I finished my first season of mountain bike racing by winning a title, breaking my bike and sustaining only a minor concussion. What can I say, I ride my bike like I used to play hockey - with reckless abandon and a huge smile on my face.
=> I started Total Female Hockey and feel completely blessed to be in a position where I can help aspiring players move closer to their dreams.
2008 was amazing and my 2009 is going to be unbelievable.
In fact, it is going to be the best year of my life.
Because I have decided that I am going to make it happen.
I have set my sights high and I have a plan of how I am going to get there.
Do you?
The “secrets” to success are simple:
=> Know what you want.
=> Plan how you are going to get there.
=> Believe that it is possible.
=> Work Hard and Dream BIG.
Looking forward to a great 2009.
~ Coach Kim
Originally published on Total Female Hockey Club [1].