Monthly Archives: October 2010

Hockey Nutrition Coaching

Hockey Nutrition Coaching

I recently started, rapidly worked through, and completed the Precision Nutrition Certification Course. As I read through the 440 page text book over the last week, I was bombarded with great nutrition and supplementation information that really opened my eyes on differential strategies for people of different body types, and on how to bridge the… Read more

This Week at Hockey Strength and Conditioning

This Week at Hockey Strength and Conditioning

Another great content week over at Hockey Strength and Conditioning! Check out what you’ve been missing: Video: Front Split Squat with Chains from Sean Skahan Great variable loading exercise from Coach Skahan. These exercises are designed to unload the legs/hips during the ranges of motion when that musculature isn’t as strong (or is at a… Read more

Hockey Speed Training: Resetting the Clock

Hockey Speed Training: Resetting the Clock

Speed training for hockey is one of the most highly sought after areas of hockey development information. My colleague Chris Collins put together an article about an interesting strategy he uses to prime the nervous system for continued high performance following a speed training session. I’ve heard Gray Cook emphasize in the past that “the… Read more

3 In-Season Hockey Development Mistakes

3 In-Season Hockey Development Mistakes

In honor of the international holiday that is David Lasnier’s 29th Birthday, I thought it would be appropriate to have him share with you some of his newly acquired wisdom that comes with another year of age. I asked David what he thought the three biggest mistakes hockey players make in-season were. His response below:… Read more

This Week at Hockey Strength and Conditioning

This Week at Hockey Strength and Conditioning

Holy content over at Hockey Strength and Conditioning over the last couple weeks. I just got caught up on all the new additions and forum posts yesterday, and there have been a lot of incredibly insightful additions (including some first time contributors!). Check out what you’ve been missing: Articles: Friesen Physio-Fitness Summit Recap from me… Read more