Kelly McDavid spent a lifetime in HR and understood how to motivate people. She could see that Connor responded well to specific goals. Here's how she kept her young son grounded so he could achieve greatness.
Hockey Moms: The Heart of the Game features untold stories of the highs and lows from the women who raised hockey players including Kelly McDavid, mother of NHL superstarWhen Connor turned six, his parents applied to have him join a competitive team for kids who were one year older. Hockey organizations everywhere face this dilemma with dread. Often the application comes from parents who wrongly believe their kid is special.
“It was a tough year,” Kelly says matter-of-factly. Kelly did her best to keep the big picture in sight. What she saw in Connor was a young boy capable of so much, and wanting so much, who needed a reset. He had talent. He had passion. But dominating against older kids who simply didn’t have his talent or drive wasn’t the best fit.
Many kids would balk at that kind of structure. Kelly says it was just what Connor needed. And it worked. “That’s when I realized he needed things broken down. He set massive goals. He wanted to play rep hockey. He wanted to play in the OHL as a 15-year-old. He wanted to be drafted into the NHL. He had all these grandiose dreams.”
As Connor progressed to competitive hockey, other parents could see how good he was. He could fly on skates. He had a quick, powerful shot. He saw the game differently than other kids. The puck always seemed to find him, because he anticipated where it would be. Wayne Gretzky was like that, and Brian McDavid saw that same talent in his son. Adding to his skills was an unworldly drive that was part of Connor even from a young age. He never stopped working at his game.
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