Episode 12 - Taking Back Control (with McKinley Nelson)

In this episode Bret bring elite female hockey player from University of PEI on the show to share her experiences through her sport.

McKinley was only 16 when we was thinking about hanging up the skates for good. She struggled with finding a place on her team in an environment where she could hit her potential. So she made a decision to take control of her own outcomes and went to play in a town that felt in alignment with the type of hockey that was important to her. Not only 4 games in and her season was cut short that year back in 2020-2021. But opportunity came knocking and her door to continue onward with post secondary and with hesitation she decided to continue in the game that she once loved.

Not only did she find that love of the sport again, but she doesn't have plans to hang up the skates yet. McKinley shows us how making the adjustments you need in your life and choosing a different path, can give you a second shot at the pursuit of your passion in your sport.