Play Hockey Essay

A Community to me is represented by my hockey teams, my past and current hockey coaches, my trainers, the hockey rink, and most important, my supportive family. This is Canada, the country of hockey, where hockey is a passion for me and all those around me. Waking up at five in the morning on a Saturday, smelling the crisp winter air, and getting ready to go play some hockey is my life.

Ever since I was a kid, hockey has shaped my values, behavior, and my view on life. I can take all of the values that I have learned from hockey, such as; courage, discipline, accountability, enjoyment, teamwork, ambition and use them in my everyday life. I believe one of the most important values I have learned, one that many other players have also learned, is respect. You should always listen and give your full attention to the person who is talking to you. This means making eye contact and participating in the conversation. Learning this value from my hockey coach has allowed me to become a better listener outside of hockey. For example, when my parents, friends, teachers, and other adults are speaking to me, I listen a lot more attentively. Being a part of the hockey community has made me a friendlier and more respectful person on and off the ice.

I am no longer a shy person, which has helped me in my first job. Interacting in hockey activities with many people has taught me and sometimes forced me to be more confident and outgoing. Another important value is discipline and accountability. I have learned how to balance my time with sports, school, work, friends, and family. It is a lot to do at one time, but having hockey practice almost every day in the winter and summer has taught me to balance my responsibilities and use my time wisely.

The best time of hockey is the winter season. The atmosphere in a hockey locker room right before a practice or a game is one of the many things that I love about the sport. Not one person in the room is ever left