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title: "Podcast #7: Life as a Minor Hockey Association President - Kiara Jefferies | HEADCHECK Health"
description: In this episode of HEADCHECK Health Talks, host Eric VanderHelm is joined by Kiara Jefferies, President of the North Bay & District Girls Hockey Association.
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# [Podcast #7: Life as a Minor Hockey Association President - Kiara Jefferies | HEADCHECK Health](https://www.headcheckhealth.com/blog/kiara-jefferies)

 Written by [HEADCHECK HEALTH](https://www.headcheckhealth.com/blog/author/headcheck-health) | Feb 5, 2026 3:15:00 PM

In this episode of HEADCHECK Health Talks , we’re joined by Kiara Jefferies, President of the North Bay & District Girls Hockey Association.

Kiara discusses minor hockey leadership, putting player safety first, and building a strong, respectful culture. She also touches on day-to-day operations, volunteer burnout, tough board decisions, and balancing long-term vision with immediate challenges.

 

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#### **What is HEADCHECK Health Talks?**

From the field to the boardroom: Expand your knowledge on how to put injury protocols into practice. Join host Eric VanderHelm (5+ years of experience collaborating with sports organizations) as he chats with leading concussion experts, researchers, medical professionals, administrators, sports executives, and more. Get expert insights, best practices, and real-world strategies to implement effective injury protocols, with a specific focus on concussions.

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