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WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN TODAY’S 15-MINUTE HUDDLE: What does it really take to play at the next level? From youth sports to professional sports, every next step requires an athlete to grow and mature. In today's huddle, I talk with Austin McCarthy, who was just named Captain of the Topeka Pilots, a team in the Northern American Hockey League. Austin candidly shares with us his insights into his hockey life as he follows his dream to one day play in the NHL. Austin and I discuss... His journey from Michigan to Kansas to play hockey at the next level. How important his relationship with his sports mom has been in his hockey journey. Why playing for the love of the game has to be a priority to play at the next level. What has surprised him the most about moving to the next levels? What advice he would give to young athletes. Where his hockey skills are taking him (hint: Russia). How important is a pregame routine and how the team talks about the mental side of the game? How the energy/chemistry of the team matters. Meet Austin McCarthy: From his Sports Mama, Erica McCarthy Howe I adore most from Austin is his passion and dedication. I have never in my life seen someone as driven as Austin. He truly gives 1000% always.. he strives to be the best he can be and he pushes himself beyond what I could ever do or what I would ever expect him to do... He is conscious of his health from what he eats and drinks to his workouts and skates. Every day he amazes me! He has had several hardships and struggles, but he is always determined to become better and stronger. When Austin was 10, I remember saying in an interview about him that I see anything is possible for him...I think he can do anything he puts in mind to and that he's an amazing kid. I'm just so proud to be his Mom! CONTINUE THE HUDDLE WE LOVE HEARING FROM YOU! If you have a question about today’s episode (or want to ask a question of your own for the podcast), you can email me at beth@sportsmomsunited.com or head on over to the Sports Moms United Facebook Community