Trying Something New: Hockey, Spring '18

All Geared Up for Night 1

Dear Leah and Logan,

This Spring, I was able to get you both into a hockey camp sponsored by the Nashville Predators.  Every Monday in April, we raced up to Ford Ice Center and you 2 laced up your skates!

Grandma and Grandpa joined us on week 1, and I was sure grateful. I had no idea how to get all the equipment on you.  Grandpa played hockey, though, when he was young, and he made it look easy!

Luckily, you both had been on skates when we went to the Murfreesboro Outdoor rink. Rockvale skate nights probably also helped It was pretty obvious that many of other kids had never skated.  However, carrying a stick while skating and chasing a puck, both proved to be quite the adventure.

Every week, you both got better and better, and you both were participating in scrimmages at the end. It was great to see you navigate on skates and chase the puck relentlessly.  It didn't come without falling on your butts a whole bunch, but you popped up every time.

Cadence McCarty Came to Camp, too!

Hockey Camp Group Photo

I was very proud of both of you for trying something new! I want you to always remember that- every once in awhile, just trying something that might seem difficult or outside of your comfort is what life is all about. You might like it....or....You might hate it...or you might not be any good. But at least you can tell yourself that you tried something, and that's what creates great life experiences.

Love you both,

Dad