579. Beyond the Game: Hayley Williams on Resilience and Responsible Influence
Description
What does it take to thrive in a sport where opportunities are limited—and still create a legacy beyond the rink?
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Hayley Williams, a trailblazer in women’s ice hockey and founder of Hockey Worldwide Academy. From her triple-overtime championship goal as a teenager to playing professionally across North America, Russia, and Hungary, Hayley’s journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and bold leadership.
She shares how living overseas shaped her perspective on teamwork, why holistic athlete development goes far beyond ice time, and what it means to positively influence the next generation of players. With stories of perseverance, including becoming the oldest rookie at the World Championships at age 31, Hayley proves that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
🌟 In this episode:
• Lessons learned from navigating international hockey and cultural barriers
• The founding of Hockey Worldwide Academy and its holistic approach to training
• How influence evolves from athlete to mentor to coach
• Words of encouragement for anyone striving to make an impact on or off the ice
📲 Tune in for a conversation that blends grit, growth, and the power of responsible influence.
Connect with Hayley:
http://www.hockeyworldwide.com
https://www.instagram.com/hwahockey
https://www.instagram.com/hayleywilliamsathlete/
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