Sometimes You Have to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

Both A-Mac and Lil Lefty started their hockey seasons this past weekend. Both girls have played one season of hockey and skated for only one season. Hockey is a great opportunity for conditioning , developing eye-hand coordination, balance, core training and strength training. They finish their practice or games, soaked in sweat. It can't be bad. Neither have started with confidence in their hockey or skating skills.

A-Mac is #9 in black below. She had her first game Saturday night at 9:00pm and her first practice Sunday at 1:45pm.

A-Mac is playing on a team where she doesn't know anyone. She had several good plays in her first game. She needs to try hard and make mistakes. When in Canada do as the Canadiens... (note the spelling)

Lil 'Lefty, which will now be confusing because she plays hockey right handed, is in the blue "sweater", a Canadian term and dark blue helmet. She is fortunate to be on a team with a friend from softball and her Dad, who is also the softball coach,helps out during practices. Lil' Lefty volunteered to play center during their practice. Her first game is tonight. Lil' Lefty is #9 in blue below.