• Ep.3 Vanessa Schaefer - How to Create Your Own Unique Hockey Journey

  • May 13 2024
  • Length: 17 mins
  • Podcast

Ep.3 Vanessa Schaefer - How to Create Your Own Unique Hockey Journey

  • Summary

  • Sound Bites

    "Taking the courageous choice to step right out of minor hockey for about three years and just train and work on your game and explore your other interests."

    "It was all because of Colin Miller. He called me up one evening and he asked me to do just like a practice of skate with him."

    "By playing the year in Zurich right now, you are eligible, that made you eligible, right? You had to play a season."


    Summary

    Vanessa Schaefer shares her journey as a female hockey player, from playing with boys to taking a break from minor hockey to train and explore other interests. She then went on to play for the Vancouver Comets and Delta Academy before moving to Switzerland to play in the women's professional league. Vanessa recently represented Switzerland in the World Championships. She discusses the process of playing in Switzerland and gaining eligibility for the national team. Vanessa also talks about her upcoming plans to play for UBC and pursue a degree in psychology and business.


    Takeaways

    The importance of taking risks and exploring different opportunities in sports

    The value of training and focusing on skill development

    The process of gaining eligibility to play for a national team

    The significance of taking ownership and responsibility for personal growth

    The excitement of representing your country in international competitions

    The balance between sports and education in pursuing a university career

    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Background

    02:11 Playing in Switzerland and Gaining Eligibility

    06:25 Playing in Zurich and Qualifying for the National Team

    09:20 Exploring Different Sports and Skills Development

    11:37 Encouraging Athletes to Take Ownership and Responsibility

    13:24 Trying New Things and Embracing Failure

    14:11 Learning from Playing as an Underage Player

    15:20 Putting on the Swiss Jersey and Realizing the Dream

    16:10 Looking Forward to UBC and Pursuing Psychology and Business


    Keywords

    female hockey player, playing with boys, training, exploring, Vancouver Comets, Delta Academy, women's professional league, Switzerland, World Championships, eligibility, UBC, psychology, business


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