Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield discusses hockey journey in new book

Kendall Coyne Schofield’s story will soon be hitting bookshelves.

The Olympic gold medalist and world champion hockey player with Team USA is set to release her book, “As Fast As Her: Dream Big, Break Barriers, Achieve Success” on Jan. 18, 2022, with pre-order available now.

So proud to share the news about my new book, As Fast As Her, the journey to achieving my dreams and breaking down barriers.
#AsFastAsHer goes on sale 1/18/22. Preorder now at https://t.co/rfjiGJTF7w

I hope you’ll find it enjoyable and inspirational! pic.twitter.com/FB8yUPL6Px

— Kendall Coyne Schofield (@KendallCoyne) November 10, 2021

The book will detail Coyne Schofield’s journey to becoming one of the greatest hockey players of all time. The 29-year-old forward has won six World Championship gold medals during her career with Team USA. She’ll look to win her second Olympic gold medal when the U.S. heads to Beijing to compete in the Winter Games in February.

Many athletes congratulated the star on Twitter, with U.S. teammate Chelsey Goldberg calling her a “great teammate, better person!”

Great teammate, better person! Proud of you @KendallCoyne can’t wait to give this a read! https://t.co/XyNhcP37To

— Chelsey Goldberg (@chelly_bean24) November 10, 2021

Tennis legend Billie Jean King, who wrote the foreword for the book, also commended Coyne Schofield on the release.

.@KendallCoyne, U.S. women's hockey Olympic gold medalist & the 1st woman to compete in the #NHL All-Star Skills Competition (& beat one of the 7 NHL skaters) has written a book, #AsFastAsHer.

I was thrilled to write the forward.

Pre-order it today for an inspirational read. https://t.co/qBbBMvIK5C

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) November 10, 2021

Canadian Olympic gold medalist Cassie Campbell asked for a signed copy for her daughter.

Congrats Kendall. I’ll be buying a copy, but will need it signed for my daughter please. 👊 https://t.co/GaF87wSaDK

— Cassie Campbell-Pascall (@CassieCampbell) November 11, 2021

Meanwhile, Coyne Schofield’s husband and current Los Angeles Chargers offensive guard, Michael Schofield, called himself “lucky enough” to have been present for many of her accomplishments.

“Now I can’t wait to read about them and learn how she did it!” he wrote.

I’ve been lucky enough to be by @KendallCoyne side as she accomplished so many of her dreams. Now I can’t wait to read about them and learn how she did it! https://t.co/q8L0j8VCx0

— Michael Schofield III (@SchoBlue75) November 11, 2021