Description
Book Synopsis"Making Men From The Boys" chronicles a young man’s career through the ranks of Canadian junior hockey and the life lessons he learned as a result of the journey. Packed with stories, anecdotes and principles of masculinity, each chapter describes how NHLer’s like Carey Price and Rick Rypien took leadership roles in junior hockey that destined them for the NHL, followed by a lesson drawn from each story. This unadulterated, beneath-the-stands look at junior hockey gives players, parents and fans a glimpse of the intangible education these and other junior players receive while their friends are still in high school.
North American junior hockey expert and author Nick Olynyk also reveals what he learned from playing under future NHL coaches, sitting along side to-be professional goons and ultimately getting his chance at a championship in his final season. His story draws the lessons from hockey that any young man can use to achieve success in career, relationships and ultimate purpose throughout life. It’s a beauty.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Winners Play to Win
Chapter 2: Winners Have Purpose
Chapter 3: Winners Have Systems
Chapter 4: Winners Are Warriors
Chapter 5: Winners Embrace Accountability
Chapter 6: Winners Have Mentors
Chapter 7: Winners Learn By Doing
Chapter 8: Winners Are Leaders
Chapter 9: Winners Value Their Time
Chapter 10: Winners Use Deliberate Practice
Chapter 11: Winners Know When to Reset
Chapter 12: Winners Have Identity
Chapter 13: Winners Harness Emotion
Chapter 14: Winners Are Present
Chapter 15: Winners Avoid Burnout
Chapter 16: Winners Respect Mastery
Chapter 17: Winners Understand How to Lose
Chapter 18: Winners Contribute
Afterword: Junior Hockey Truth
