Jarret Reid: A Shining Role Model

Jarret Reid: A Shining Role Model Jarret Reid knows that taking success for granted can be among one of the worst things someone can do. Jarret also knows that a true marker for success is not what an individual has achieved, but what he or she has contributed to the world around them. If you were to ask yourself today what you've done to improve a person's life other than your own, what would the answer be? Jarret believes that as long as you've helped one person improve once a day, then you've done more than anyone else could ask of you. Not everyone is fortunate or stable enough to be able to contribute, Jarret however, is lucky enough to be one of those people. In the world of hockey, it is often misconstrued as a brutal sport that focuses on savagery more than good will. Jarret says this cannot be further from the truth, and that comradery is key to building a successful team. He applies this philosophy off the ice as well, by contributing both his time and money to charitable groups. Jarret does this not only to help others, but because each donation is an investment in the future.

Jarret Reid's success on the ice was not limited to Canada, or even his own career. Jarret Reid not only played hockey professionally across the world, he has taught across the world as well. Before Jarret became a part of Ontario's wave hockey program, becoming the Director of Power Skating and Skill Development, Jarret conducted several skating seminars and clinics in many exotic locals. Some of these locations included, Aosta, Italy, Copenhagen, Denmark, Hamburg Germany, and Grenoble France. Jarret did this for a seven year period and says that the experience of the many different cultures made it easier for Jarret to relate to each individual he coached, and helped him to become versatile and adaptive in communicating with his players, a key to success in any coaching program.

Jarret Reid knows that providing a good example for those that will proceed him is as important to hockey as the game itself. Jarret's success during his hockey career was not limited to on the ice. Jarret gave his all in each faucet of his life, including academics. That is why Jarret was awarded the Scholastic Player of the Year Award, an award given annually to the player who is best able to combine success on the ice with success in school.