What is it like to be a 13-year-old girl playing on a boys' hockey team?

In this episode of The Inner Scoreboard, Paul Brown sits down with Scarlett, a young female goalie to discuss her unique experience of spending a season on a boys' team before deciding to return to girls' hockey.

Together, they explore the mental side of the game, including confidence, pressure, belonging, acceptance, and the emotional challenges that come with stepping outside your comfort zone. Scarlett shares what she learned from the experience, the positives of competing alongside boys, the challenges she faced, and why returning to girls' hockey felt like the right decision for her.

This conversation offers valuable insight for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone interested in creating positive, supportive environments where young athletes can thrive—both on and off the ice.

Topics include:
• Playing girls' hockey vs. boys' hockey
• Confidence and self-belief
• Team culture and belonging
• Mental health in youth sports
• Handling pressure as a goalie
• Building resilience through adversity
• Lessons learned from stepping outside your comfort zone

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