NHL, NHLPA, Everfi launch 'Future Goals: Hockey Careers Beyond the Ice'
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The NHL and NHLPA have recently launched an exciting initiative called Future Goals, created in partnership with EVERFI, to inspire young players to pursue careers beyond the ice. This program is designed to educate and empower the next generation by focusing on crucial life skills and career paths in the sports industry. With the rising popularity of hockey, the league aims to provide youth with resources and learning opportunities that extend far beyond their playing days.
Led by notable figures such as Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, the initiative emphasizes the importance of education and skill development. Crosby highlighted how hockey can be a stepping stone for young athletes, leading them to various careers in business, education, and community leadership. Ovechkin added that the skills learned on the ice, including teamwork and perseverance, significantly contribute to success both in sports and in life.
The program will feature online courses and interactive lessons that cover a range of topics, including financial literacy, leadership, and career exploration tailored for young hockey players. This effort aims to create a holistic development approach that empowers youth not only as athletes but also as future leaders.
As hockey continues to grow in popularity, the NHL believes that investing in the education and development of young players is essential. Future Goals serves as a testament to the league’s commitment to supporting athletes off the ice and helping them prepare for life’s opportunities, ensuring a brighter future for hockey's next stars.
Led by notable figures such as Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, the initiative emphasizes the importance of education and skill development. Crosby highlighted how hockey can be a stepping stone for young athletes, leading them to various careers in business, education, and community leadership. Ovechkin added that the skills learned on the ice, including teamwork and perseverance, significantly contribute to success both in sports and in life.
The program will feature online courses and interactive lessons that cover a range of topics, including financial literacy, leadership, and career exploration tailored for young hockey players. This effort aims to create a holistic development approach that empowers youth not only as athletes but also as future leaders.
As hockey continues to grow in popularity, the NHL believes that investing in the education and development of young players is essential. Future Goals serves as a testament to the league’s commitment to supporting athletes off the ice and helping them prepare for life’s opportunities, ensuring a brighter future for hockey's next stars.