Listen "Ep. 155 - Burt Henderson- Competing at Every Level: Bert's Path Through Professional Hockey"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textBert 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 valuableWhether 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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