Hockey Performance

The Benefit of Pressure for Success Pressure creates stress and anxiety, and it can often collapse a person’s spirit. The number of cases where professional athletes with incredible skill have faltered on the biggest stage is often critiqued. Many great athletes have faced tough careers in cities such as Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. However,…

The demands of the season can be intense, affecting both our bodies and minds. So, how can we better prepare ourselves for the next game? Here are four essential strategies to elevate your preparation for upcoming competitions or games: 1. Prioritize Proper Sleep While younger athletes may feel like they can pull an all-nighter before…

How To Never Get Knocked Off The Puck Again Part 1 This is a huge topic in every hockey players mind! How can I get stronger on the puck and not get pushed around. Increase strength is an obvious answer but how and what kind of strength is actually needed? That’s what we’re going to…

In-Season Training Do’s and Don’ts – Mobility Mobility can mean something different to everyone, that’s why it’s one of the most misunderstood and underutilized techniques in all of training! Many associate mobility with typical stretches, stretching can be a part of an elite hockey mobility plan but there are many more factors that are needed…

Do you ever find yourself highly motivated to work out, go for a run, or hop on a bike, only to have days when you’d rather just lay down and shut out the world? As a trainer who works with athletes, I understand how challenging it can be to stay consistently motivated for every workout.…

3 Great Exercises to Increase Shot Power Bench presses, squats, and Olympic lifts are all popular exercises in the training world for increasing strength and power. Depending on the program and the goals of the individual, they can be very helpful. The important part of pursuing a goal is establishing a solid foundation and direction…

In-Season Training Do’s and Don’ts – Weight Training   Weight training…everyones favorite topic! It’s considered one of the most important and sought after training techniques out there, and for good reason, you need to be strong to be an elite hockey player! But how you program your weight training will dictate wether you get the…

Athletes often ask, “How can I get bigger or stronger?” or “How can I be more explosive?” For those with a deeper understanding, the question may be, “Can I change my muscle fibers?” The truth is that this topic is complex and widely debated. The number of muscle fibers we have is genetically determined at…

3  quick start tips  to losing body fat quickly: Small habits are the difference of a lean and not so lean body fat composition. By adding 3 simple habits can make a difference in less than 3 weeks. Start with one and depending on how experienced you may be, add the others. Body fat Tip…

In-Season Training Do’s and Don’ts – Conditioning   Conditioning is a common word that gets throw around in the training world a ton! As it’s a great aspect of an elite hockey training program, there is a time and place as well as how are important things to consider when programming conditioning properly! What is…

Have you ever returned to the gym after taking a few weeks off, only to struggle lifting weights you could easily handle before? This is often due to muscle atrophy—when you lose muscle mass and strength from not working out for as little as two weeks. Whether you’re injured or recovering, the road back to…

Top In-Season Hockey Mobility Exercises Last weeks article was all about weight transfer development and how to apply it to the ice! This week we’re breaking down our top In-season hockey mobility exercises for the hips, ankles, shoulders, as well as full body integrations to really maximize your hockey potential! Hip Mobility Every hockey player…