Best Female Hockey Player in the World?
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posted by Total Female Hockey Club Kim McCullough, Director & Founder of Total Female Hockey, has trained, coached and consulted with over 1500 players and 300 coaches, from novice to National teams, on how to take their on-ice performance to the next level through off-ice player development. |
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In order to become the best female hockey player possible, you have to be the best athlete and best person possible first. I’ve been very fortunate to play with some of the best female hockey players in the world for over a decade and I can honestly say that lining up against players like Darwitz, Apps, Chu, Campbell, Ruggireo and Hefford is both humbling and inspiring.
And no other female hockey player in the world is more inspiring than Hayley Wickenheiser. I remember when I first moved out to Calgary and had the opportunity to play and train with the best - including Hayley. Before I got there, I thought I was an extremely committed and focused player. But after I met Hayley, I knew I wasn’t even close to the top of the totem pole when it came to determination and dedication.
I have never met anyone as intense and focused on achieving their dreams as Hayley - which is probably why she’s been on the national team for over 15 years. She is a world-class player, an incredible role model, a hockey pioneer and a true humanitarian. I have all the respect in the world for a woman who passionately pursues her dreams, and helps others achieve theirs, each and every day.
That’s why when I heard about this amazing hockey festival Hayley is hosting out in British Columbia in April 2010, I knew it was something that Total Female Hockey absolutely had to be involved with.
The Wickenheiser International Women’s Hockey Festival is being presented by Hayley and Samsung from April 1-4 at Canlan Ice Sports 8 Rinks in Burnaby, British Columbia. There will be 32 teams, from Peewee to Senior, in four different divisions, for a grand total of 1500 players, coaches and parents from every corner of the female hockey world.
But this is much more than just another tournament.
This is about building the whole person, not just hockey skill. The games are important of course, but they are only a piece of the puzzle. There are going to be on-ice and off-ice sessions run by female hockey experts for players, parents and coaches.
That’s where Total Female Hockey and I come in.
I will be out in Burnaby at the festival helping to educate and empower all the members of the female hockey community who join us at this amazing event. I’m not sure exactly what my sessions will look like yet - but I plan on giving out as much information and inspiration as I can throughout the tournament. And of course Hayley will be there at the entire tournament too - hopefully with a new Olympic medal in hand!
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit two organizations dedicated to ensuring youth have access to sport in their lives - Right To Play & KidSport BC.
I am looking forward to participating in a terrific weekend filled with great experiences with world-class players, teams, coaches and organizations both on and off the ice.
If you are interested in joining us, there are still a few spots left for teams to be a part of this event.
For more information about this amazing event, visit: http://www.wickhockey.com or contact Ceilidh (Kay-Lee) Price, Event Manager, [email protected]
Hayley and I hope to see you there in April!
Your friend and coach,
~ Kim
Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes
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