Top 3 Exercises to Bulletproof your Shoulders The shoulders can sometimes be an overlooked joint for proper mobility and end range strengthening. Everyone works the chest, arms and maybe does the occasional shoulder press, but are you maximizing your shoulders mobility and end range strength? Likely not. We’ll break down our top 3 shoulder exercies…

5 Great ways to win changing from off season to the in season! As athletes move from the freedom of summer into the structure of fall, everything shifts no more sleeping in, full days of school, practice times, homework, some type of personal life, and weekends filled with games and travel. For hockey players and…

“Consistent” doesn’t mean doing the same workouts at the same intensity all year long. Without planned changes in focus, intensity, and recovery, even the most disciplined person can hit a plateau, lose motivation, or cause injury. Athletes perform best using a multi phase approach to their training. Usually this means broken into off-season, pre-season, and…

Top 3 Exercises to Bulletproof Your Hips The hips are one of your most important joints for preventing injuries and optimal performance so it’s essential that they are bulletproof! Here are our top 3 go-to exercises to improve mobility, increase end range strength and create a fluid and flowy joint! Hips CARS CARS is the…

Develop Athletic Movement, Speed, and Power in the Off-Season Every off-season, hockey players hit the ice thinking that more skating is the answer to a breakout season. While it feels like “hockey-specific” work, the truth is if all you do is skate, you’re missing the fastest way to maximize your performance on the ice. Athletic…

Self Control, Facing Fear and Respect to All For most, boxing is more than slipping and throwing punches, it’s a life teacher. The gym, the trainers, the fighters and camaraderie, it all builds something deeper than physical skill. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that the greatest lessons I’ve learned in boxing weren’t about…

Top 3 Exercises to Bulletproof Your Ankles The ankles are a crucial joint to keep healthy for high level athletes. A nagging ankle injury can haunt you all season, so it’s important to bulletproof them right from the start! Here are our top 3 exercises to ensure you have strong, mobile ankles with elite level…

Action is the Answer: From Off-Season to Standout Season Every hockey player wants “the best season yet.” More goals, more ice time, more impact!But that doesn’t happen by luck it happens by Action. The off-season gives you space. Space to rebuild, rewire, and reset.But too many athletes treat it like a break, not a plan…

There’s a growing trend of people taking their training into their own hands whether that’s building their own workouts, setting their own goals, and/or tracking their own progress. Self programming can feel very empowering when you have the right tools and knowledge but, it’s important to recognize that it isn’t the best fit for everyone.…

Commitment Over Motivation We all have some days where showing up feels like a battle. The difference between those who grow and those who never level up? The decision to show up anyway. Here are 3 key ways to make that happen, consistently. 1. Find Your Reason Motivation comes and goes, you’ll have days when…

Top 3 Injury Prevention Program Must Haves There’s a bunch of fancy stuff out there when its comes to the top recovery methods and some can have a benefit. But nothing compares to a properly designed program with the right exercise selection, proper volume/load and strategic rest and recovery days! Train properly and the injury…

The Illusion of Choice: Elite Training Edition The illusion of choice is a psychological phenomenon where people believe they have a wide range of options, but in truth, their decisions are shaped and limited by the outcomes they’re pursuing. In athletic training, this illusion shows up all the time. Athletes say they want to play…