Natalie Darwitz is a Minnesota hockey legend, three-time Olympian, and one of the most influential figures in women’s hockey. In this episode of the Athletes IN Sports Podcast, Natalie shares her journey from growing up with an older brother and sister, strapping on My Little Pony roller skates, and breaking into a sport where few girls played, to becoming captain of Team USA.
She opens up about:
Learning resilience while playing with the boys
The cutthroat process of making an Olympic team
The importance of free play in youth sports
Lessons from coaching her own kids
Why hockey — and sports in general — are about more than competition
Whether you’re a parent, coach, or athlete, Natalie’s insights on perseverance, youth development, and the life lessons sports teach will leave you inspired.
This episode is brought to you by the InSports Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping kids get in the game by providing free camps, scholarships, and team sponsorships. To learn more or support the mission, visit InSportsFoundation.org.
