Sarah Sammons discovered ice hockey as a seven-year-old living in Canada.
What began as a desire to join in with the other kids soon became a passion that would take her to national leagues, international tournaments and a gold medal representing Australia.
In this episode of The Nest Effect, Antoine Vidal speaks with the Perth Inferno forward and Aussie Flyers representative about the dedication required to compete in one of Australia’s fastest-growing minority sports.
Sarah shares the reality of balancing elite sport with her honours degree in psychology, the individual work required when access to ice time is limited, and how positive self-talk has transformed the way she approaches high-pressure moments.
She also reflects on Australia’s recent World Championship gold medal, the growth of women’s ice hockey, the financial challenges faced by self-funded athletes and the support she has received through The Wattle Nest.
This is a conversation about commitment, confidence, community and believing that the person capable of stepping up might just be you.
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