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Elite Athlete vs. Wannabe Elite Athlete So many athletes have talent and have seen success in their leagues, but what separates the elite athletes who make it from the wannabes? Yes, skill plays a big part of the equation  but work ethic, dedication, and consistency play an even bigger role. Here are five big differences:…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Train with Purpose…Don’t Just Workout…Top 3 Ways There is a lot of noise out there! So it’s easy to get distracted by the cool social media exercises you saw or random online programs that promise results or maybe what your friends said they saw was best. The problem with randomly doing these things is exactly…

Maximizing the Off-Season  and Not Losing It In-Season Athletic training development is a year round process. Though the focus may be different in training mentality, depending on in season or off season, etc. The goal is to unleash the potential! Off-Season (May 15 – August 25)This is the golden window for player development. With no…

Healthy shoulders aren’t just about having loose, flexible joints or being able to bench a lot of weight. It’s about the small muscles that stabilize the joint, the scapular control that supports your movements, and the ability to move freely without sacrificing strength or tension. When your shoulders are strong and stable, you can train…