Colleen Murphy grew up in Cary, NC and currently lives outside of Baltimore, MD.


 


Her playing and coaching career started in NC, while her ice hockey career consists of playing Division 1 at Northeastern University, after which she went on to play 4 years of the NWHL/PHF League. In addition to ice hockey, Colleen is a 3-time member of the USA Ball Hockey Women's National Team.


 


She started coaching and skill development when she was 15.  Since then, she has worked with kids ages 4-18 doing a range of skill development and team coaching. 


 


In this episode, Colleen shares her coaching experiences with her girls' hockey team. From the challenges of being a new coach, the narrative unfolds into the deeply rewarding connections formed with the players.


 


The conversation delves into the emotional and transformative aspects of coaching, drawing parallels between sports and business coaching.  Using her own journey into hockey, Colleen underscores the profound benefits of choosing a passion, emphasizing not just camaraderie and freedom but also the development of valuable life skills.  The episode concludes with a powerful takeaway on the pivotal role of passion in creating a positive cycle of personal and athletic fulfillment.


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