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Kaley Doyle: PWHL New York Sirens Goalie on Trusting Your Journey, Overcoming Setbacks & Staying Ready
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Welcome to the Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast!
Up next in The Goalie Nation Series, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc welcome PWHL New York Sirens goaltender Kaley Doyle to share her journey from youth hockey in Livonia, Michigan, to the professional stage.
From navigating college recruiting uncertainty and overcoming four hip surgeries to playing at Brown University, Quinnipiac University, and eventually earning a spot in the PWHL, Kaley's journey is a powerful example of resilience, self-belief, and perseverance.
Throughout the conversation, Kaley opens up about the mental challenges of recovering from injuries, trusting herself when her future in hockey was uncertain, and making difficult decisions to pursue her professional dreams.
She also discusses the patience required while waiting for playing time, the importance of staying prepared for opportunities, and life behind the scenes in the PWHL, including creating Trendy Tendies with teammate Callie Shanahan.
Episode Highlights:
- Kaley's journey from youth hockey to the PWHL
- Navigating college recruiting and earning a Division I opportunity
- Overcoming four hip surgeries and the mental challenges of recovery
- Building self-belief through setbacks and uncertainty
- Her journey through Brown University and Quinnipiac University
- Taking a chance on the PWHL without a guaranteed contract
- Staying mentally prepared while waiting for playing time
- Life behind the scenes with the New York Sirens
- Creating Trendy Tendies with teammate Callie Shanahan
- Her goals for Year 2 in professional hockey
- Why trusting your journey and staying ready are essential to success
AND SO MUCH MORE!
If you're an athlete, goalie, coach, or parent, this episode offers valuable lessons on overcoming setbacks, trusting your preparation, and continuing to pursue your goals even when the path isn't clear.
Your journey won't always go as planned. Keep putting in the work, believe in yourself, and be ready when your opportunity comes.
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