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Athlete Profile: Lev Glazman

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Chasing his dreams on ice.



By Sarah Alzate


Ice Hockey. It sounds really draining, and it is. It requires an intense amount of commitment and drive. Only a select few can deal with the intense workout regimen and display a leadership character. Lev Glazman does that and more.  


When Lev Glazman first stepped onto the ice at the age of four, hockey wasn’t exactly what he wanted to pursue. Despite a rocky start and determination to quit, his family’s love for the sport and encouragement kept him laced up and pushing forward. Today, he reflects on his journey with a mix of humor and gratitude, acknowledging that what began as a family expectation became a passion. 


Over time, that motivation evolved into something more profound—an inner drive to embrace the game, not just as a player, but as a student and learn from its lessons. Hockey demanded grit and heart; Glazman rose to the challenge. It seemed to have paid off because he was congratulated on recording his 300th career hit on January 9. 


In middle school, Lev feared how physically aggressive hockey was, and it nearly drove him away from the sport. Seeing players take brutal hits made him question whether he was strong enough to take those hits. For a while, he even turned to basketball as an alternative. But with motivation from his friends and his growing connection to hockey, he went back to hockey.  


“The first year back, I fell in love with it,” he said.  


Glazman’s dedication isn’t just measured by how many goals or assists he gets in games it is seen by the countless hours he spends training. His schedule is cutthroat: varsity practices Monday through Friday, travel team games on weekends, and additional weightlifting and solo gym sessions to sharpen his skills. His commitment is both physical and financial.  For Glazman, it’s an investment in more than a sport, he knows that he is learning core values and lessons he can keep for life.  


His passion for hockey has shaped his personality, teaching him leadership, character, and the power of constructive criticism. As a captain for the White Plains High School Hockey team, his goal is to pass down the values learned from previous captains to his younger teammates by balancing honesty with encouragement. 


“You have to support your teammates while giving them feedback,” he explains. “It’s not about sugarcoating or being harsh—it’s about helping people improve in a way that builds them up.” 


His mentality has made him a respected leader, known for his ability to navigate the intense, high-stakes moments hockey throws his way. “Learning how to handle pressure and communicate effectively under that intensity is a lesson I’ll carry with me for life.” 

Despite his profound love for the game, Glazman is humble about his future. He doesn’t envision himself as a professional player but hopes to stay connected to the sport by becoming a coach when he retires and participating in a men’s league.  

“I’ve learned so much about teamwork, leadership, and perseverance,” he reflects. “That’s something I’ll always carry with me.” 


What makes this athlete special to me is that he is actually learning life lessons from the sport and is well aware of how valuable those lessons will be in his future.  

Lev Glazman’s journey just shows how powerful sports can be. It’s not the trophies that define his story—it’s the moments of resilience, the lessons learned through failure, and the relationships that have shaped his path. His story reminds us that true success isn’t measured by where you finish but by how passionately you play the game and how you can take what you learned from the game and continue to love and cherish all the good times. 

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