Show us an activity you enjoy doing. Tell us how you think it contributes to your personal

and professional development

IE application – Philippe Bennani

Ice hockey

My ice hockey story• I started when I was 4

years old while accompanying my older brother to his training

• I played with teams in France and UK and currently play in Switzerland.

• I travelled to Canada, Austria and Czech Republic for events and summer camps.

Some reasons why I enjoy doing it:

• Fastest team sport

• Constant action

• Adrenaline

• Physical intensity

• Team-spirit

• Multi disciplinary skills

How does it influence my development?

Team spirit – socializing:In ice hockey you cannot do anything without your teammates and I could meet people from many places

How does it influence my development?

Discipline & strategy:You have to be disciplined and follow the team strategy in order to win games

How does it influence my development?

Respect:It’s a tradition to greet your opponents and the referees at the beginning and the end of each game

How does it influence my development?

Leadership skills:Like in any team, a good leader can make the difference

How does it influence my development?

Determination & bravery:It’s part of the game to hit and receive hits… and keep going!

How does it influence my development?

Winning mentality:Games can be tough when you’re the challengers and in these cases you need to give everything to go against the odds (e.g. great victory against Cardiff)

How does it influence my development?

General health & fitnessIt’s a very intense game that requires you to be in good shape in order to perform

Apart from ice hockey

• I’m a very active person, playing clarinet, enjoying traveling, always motivated to try new activities and meet new people

• Regular activities : Jogging, learning salsa, German, football, badminton, cycling, skiing, roller and ice skating and yoga

• Occasional activities : Samba drums, juggling, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, hiking, volley-ball and basketball