Ep. 155 - Burt Henderson- Competing at Every Level: Bert's Path Through Professional Hockey

Send us Fan Mail Bert Henderson shares his remarkable hockey journey from BCHL champion to WHL captain to playing professionally in Japan, before becoming a coach and hockey dad with sons following in his footsteps. • The importance of compete level in practice and how championship teams are built through daily intensity • Transition from wanting to be an offensive defenseman to understanding his true strengths and value as a player • Decision to play professionally in Japan despite NHL aspirations, leading to an eight-year international career • Experience coaching in the BCHL as GM/head coach while balancing family responsibilities • The emotional journey of watching his son play for his former WHL team, the Kelowna Rockets • Coaching philosophy focusing on development, accountability and play away from the puck • The inspiring story of his youngest son playing competitive hockey despite being legally blind with Stargardt's disease • How today's game values different player types, with power forwards becoming increasingly rare but valuable Whether you want to improve as a player, coach, or hockey parent, focus on compete level, character development, and maintaining joy for the game.

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