
By Lauri Holomis, Glen Gretzky, Kevin Sylvester (Illustrator)
A young player faces self-doubt at a major hockey tournament. Can teamwork restore his confidence?
Taylor and his team are headed to the biggest hockey tournament, ready to showcase their Perfect Play. But as the crowd roars, Taylor's confidence wavers. With Coach Wally's guidance, can he overcome his nerves and remember the power of teamwork? Discover if Taylor can find his focus and shine on the ice.
This follow-up to the bestselling picture book, Great, focuses on building confidence and learning how to focus on the game, featuring hockey great Wayne Gretzky and his dad, Coach Wally. Taylor and Wayne, The Great One, have been working with Coach Wally on their Perfect Play: Taylor fakes a shot and Wayne gets open – pass; shoot; GOAL! And now that their team is going to the biggest tournament in the country, they’ll have a chance to show it off. But as the tournament goes on, Taylor is distracted by the loud cheering crowd, and his confidence starts to fade. Lucky for him, Coach Wally is in his corner, reminding Taylor that it’s okay to be nervous but the most important thing is to remember that he is part of a team, working together with his teammates. As Coach Wally says, if you have a good time, work hard and do your best, “that is all that matters.”
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