HOW WE DID IT

Karl Subban is a former school principal in one of Toronto's toughest neighborhoods, and the father of five children, including three sons who have been drafted by the NHL. He's dedicated his life to helping young people reach their potential – to be better at what they do, and to be better people.

In his thirty years of coaching, teaching and parenting, Karl Subban has dedicated his life to helping young people grow their potential.

Originally from Jamaica, Karl, along with his wife, Maria, have raised five accomplished children. Their oldest son is star defenceman PK Subban, whose trade from the Montreal Canadiens to the Nashville Predators sent shock waves through the hockey world. Their two daughters are teachers, and their two youngest sons, Malcolm and Jordan, have been drafted and signed by the Bruins and the Canucks.

As a child, Karl dreamed of being a star cricket player – but when he moved to Canada at age 12, hockey and basketball became his new passions. At university Subban found his true destiny as an educator, going on to devote his life to bringing out the best in his students and his children.

From the backyard hockey rink to the nail-biting suspense of draft days, Karl shares tales of his family's unique journey. Mixing personal stories with lessons he learned as a coach and a principal – lessons about goal-setting, perseverance and accomplishment – How We Did It will allow other parents, teachers, coaches and mentors to apply the same principles as they help the young people in their lives to identify, develop and live their dreams.

The question Karl is most often asked about his family is, “How did you do it?” This book will endeavor to answer that question in a manner that will allow other parents, teachers, coaches and mentors to apply the same principles when trying to help the young people in their lives reach their full potential.

KARL SUBBAN is a natural storyteller who mixes personal stories with lessons he learned as a coach and principal – lessons about goal-setting, perseverance, and accomplishment – that resonate with audiences from the boardroom to the classroom. Toronto Star writer SCOTT COLBY, who was coached by Karl years ago, is helping to tell the story.