Hockey Performance

Top 4 Ways to Maximize Your Off-Season Lifting Program The off-season is coming…and that means everyone is going to look to get back into the gym and hit some weights again! Although you should of been lifting In-Season too 😉 but thats a different article. Strength training can be a great way to prepare for…

Every athlete, at some point, has questioned the importance of stretching or complained about how boring it can be. But what if I told you that just 5–10 minutes of daily stretching could improve your athletic performance? Within a few days, you’ll feel less sore. After a few weeks of consistent stretching, you may notice…

3 Best Ways to Be Ready for Tryouts Tryouts can be a tough time. Rumors are flying, players change teams, coaches pick new players, and many futures are unknown. At the same time, the season is usually still ongoing, leaving no time to reset the body physically and mentally. It’s a stressful time for everyone…

Sports Performance Jump Mechanics – Unlock Your Hops! Everyone wants better hops, but typically how we focus our jump training for sports performance isn’t optimal. In-efficient loading and jump mechanics are usually the culprit for lack of power and explosiveness in our jumps. Today we’ll break down the four key aspects to focus on when…

Understanding Muscle Spasms and Cramps Muscle spasms, also known as muscle cramps, are involuntary contractions that can cause sudden pain and discomfort. For athletes, these spasms can be particularly frustrating, affecting performance and recovery. They often stem from: Muscle fatigue – Overuse or prolonged activity can lead to cramping. Dehydration – Inadequate fluid intake can…

The Importance of Nutrition, Sleep, and Athletic Development for Young Athletes For young athletes, balancing training, school, and personal life can be challenging, but proper nutrition, quality sleep, and focused athletic development are key factors that significantly impact performance and long-term success. The human body has a short window to grow to its full potential,…

Building off our last focus on power and explosiveness, we’re now shifting to the final piece of the series: developing strength through movement with kettlebell training. Goalies don’t just need raw power, they need to control that power through dynamic, unpredictable movements. Kettlebells are an excellent tool for reinforcing stability, weight transfer, and functional strength…

Maximize Your Dumbbell Workouts for Sports Optimal Performance When using dumbbells don’t just stick to the simple stuff you usually see in the gym (bicep curls, shoulder presses and tricep extensions) focus on getting a full body muscular experience to maximize your sports performance! Movement/Weight Transfer The ability to transfer your weight efficiently directly crosses…

The Importance of Consistency in Athletic Training for Young Athletes Consistency is key when it comes to athletic development, especially for young athletes. Regular training helps build essential skills, improve strength, boost endurance, and reduce the risk of injury. There are many benefits but this age group  needs to love to train. Being strict is…

Pre hockey tryouts athlete performance camp It’s been a long season, and tryouts are just around the corner! Now’s the time to get your body moving, activate those muscles, and prepare mentally—not just for tryouts, but for the entire season ahead. This program will give you 1 week in gym with the TA trainers and…

Continuing from the last article, today I’m exploring power and explosiveness for hockey goalies. Quick, powerful movements define their positioning, from lateral push offs to sudden drops and recoveries. If you’re not training for power, you’re leaving gaps in your game. In this second part of the series, we’ll dive into valuable exercises designed to…

Sports Performance Increase: Top 4 Movements to Add to Your Carries Hopefully you are already adding in some heavy farmer carries and other carry variations to your training, if not, then you definitely should start! This article is going to take it one step further and progress your regular carries by adding in some movement…