Getting over getting cut
Posted by Kim Mccullough on April 28, 2009 2:00 PM
Whatever it is, keep in mind that reaching your full potential on the ice and realizing all of your hockey dreams never comes easy.
The Female Game
How to stand out in tryouts
Posted by Kim Mccullough on April 21, 2009 1:56 PM
Make a great impression by following these tips and always remember that hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
If I could change women's hockey
Posted by Kim Mccullough on April 13, 2009 4:30 PM
The great thing about the elite female hockey players is that they are all as accomplished away from the ice as they are on the ice
Five mistakes to avoid in off-ice training
Posted by Kim Mccullough on April 1, 2009 4:35 PM
Here are the five big mistakes that female hockey players need to avoid if they are going to take their on-ice performance to the next level safely through off-ice training.
An explosive anniversary
Posted by Kim Mccullough on March 25, 2009 12:33 PM
I woke up one morning, sneezed, and my left leg went completely numb. It was the scariest thing that has ever happened to me.
Watch the best female hockey players in the world
Posted by Kim Mccullough on March 18, 2009 5:05 PM
'If you are anywhere close to the Kingston area this weekend and want to see the best women's hockey players in the world face off, this is the event to watch...'
What makes a good coach?
Posted by Kim Mccullough on March 11, 2009 11:52 AM
More demoralizing are the frequent attacks on our program and philosophy from concerned parents and frustrated players.
Three keys to developing hockey speed
Posted by Kim Mccullough on March 4, 2009 11:35 AM
Speed kills in girls hockey. But exactly how do you go about getting faster, quicker and more agile on the ice? It's not as complicated as it may seem...
No. 1 weapon in girls hockey
Posted by Kim Mccullough on February 24, 2009 12:37 PM
After a few embarrassing seasons as a slow, fat, defenseman, I realized that if I wanted to get to the elite level of women's hockey, I had to get faster, a lot faster.
Is it summer yet?
Posted by Kim Mccullough on February 17, 2009 2:33 PM
This summer, you have a decision to make. You can go to all the camps and tournaments and try to get noticed. Or you spend your time training off the ice to get stronger, faster and better and stand out when it really counts in September.
How to recover between playoff games
Posted by Kim Mccullough on February 11, 2009 8:57 AM
Now that playoffs are here in some parts of the country, you want to do everything you can to make sure that you are able to perform your best. To make sure that you don't run out of energy in...
Mental preparation for the playoffs
Posted by Kim Mccullough on February 4, 2009 12:36 PM
Because of the high level of emotional and physical intensity of playoff hockey, the outcome of most games is unpredictable.
Want to play college or university hockey? Take action
Posted by Kim Mccullough on January 27, 2009 12:42 PM
More girls hockey players than ever are looking to play at the college or university level, but figuring out how to get there can be quite confusing. I know when I was going through the process 10 years ago, I had absolutely no clue what I was doing.
The strength of the female player
Posted by Kim Mccullough on January 20, 2009 12:34 PM
The majority of the elite women's players can bench press their own body-weight. Some of them can squat 1.5 times their own body-weight.
Being the best at being the worst
Posted by Kim Mccullough on January 15, 2009 9:53 AM
After a tough loss or a lacklustre performance, one of the girls starts to complain about how poorly she played. This creates a domino effect among the other players.
Men coaching women
Posted by Kim Mccullough on January 8, 2009 9:21 AM
Female players go out of their way to ensure that all of their teammates feel included and feel like part of the group. The bottom-line performance on the ice isn't usually as important as it is for the men.
Future Pros are a Better Show
Posted by Kim Mccullough on January 2, 2009 11:53 AM
For as long as I can remember, the post-Christmas season meant playing pick-up hockey for hours on end and watching the World Junior Championships on TV. It still is my favorite hockey to play and my favorite hockey to watch.
My holiday hockey boot camp
Posted by Kim Mccullough on December 29, 2008 10:31 AM
The Christmas holidays are supposed to be a time to recuperate, regenerate and spend time with your family and friends. But when you're a hockey player, parent or coach, the holiday season is anything but restful.
Playing shinny with the boys (the pony-tail target)
Posted by Kim Mccullough on December 16, 2008 1:55 PM
"It still amazes me that in the ten years since women's hockey made its debut in the Winter Olympics, no more girls have joined me out on the ice for the weekend morning pick-up games. It might take a few games for the boys to warm-up to the idea, but I promise they'll pass you the puck."
A cautionary concussion tale
Posted by Kim Mccullough on December 9, 2008 3:38 PM
"It wasn't until I got off the ice after the game and the adrenaline started to wear off that I realized I was in trouble."
The greatest coach I ever had
Posted by Kim Mccullough on December 3, 2008 8:40 AM
He was the first (and only) coach that ever threatened to bench me for my negative attitude.
Playing "giant killer": how to beat the best
Posted by Kim Mccullough on November 25, 2008 3:08 PM
Ultimately, you have absolutely no control over how the other team plays, what calls the ref makes, or even how your teammates perform. All you can control is your ability to work hard and stay positive.
Next top model or next great player?
Posted by Kim Mccullough on November 18, 2008 2:42 PM
The best female players in the world are not "skinny size zeroes", but they epitomize what the true "ideals" of society should be. They are both strong and feminine.
Should girls play with the boys?
Posted by Kim Mccullough on November 12, 2008 9:25 AM
When I first started playing hockey at the age of 13, I immediately starting playing with girls. I guess that I could have gone and played boys' hockey, but my good friends played for one of the local girls' teams,...
Hockey's British invasion
Posted by Kim Mccullough on November 5, 2008 2:58 PM
Can you imagine playing for your national team and only being able to practice one day a week? This past weekend I had the chance to work with two elite female hockey teams from England who were in Toronto to...
The strength of the female game
Posted by Kim Mccullough on October 28, 2008 4:51 PM
There is no denying that the women's game is different from the men's. The basic skills and strategies are the same, but the absence of body-checking completely changes the way the game is played. Anyone who has ever seen a...
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Although Kim wasn't bitten by the hockey bug until she was 13, she has been completely immersed in the world of female hockey ever since.
About Kim McCullough
Although Kim wasnt bitten by the hockey bug until she was 13, she has been completely immersed in the world of female hockey ever since. After playing womens hockey at the elite level for the last decade, she has recently retired to focus on helping other girls achieve their goals both on and off the ice.
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