About
Kevin
NeeldPhD
Director of Performance, Boston Bruins
Science-driven performance training for elite athletes and organizations worldwide.
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The Short Version
Kevin Neeld is the Director of Performance for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of the organization’s performance training program and sports science initiatives.
Prior to Boston, Kevin spent 2 years as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Sharks after serving as the director of a private sports performance facility in New Jersey for 7 years, working with pro, college, junior and elite level youth hockey players. He also served as a strength and conditioning coach with the U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team for 5 years.
Neeld earned his PhD in human and sport performance from Rocky Mountain University, where his research focused on the relationship between workload and performance in elite hockey.
The Path
From private facility floor to the NHL bench
7 Years
Private Sports Performance Facility
Director in New Jersey — working with pro, college, junior and elite level youth hockey players.
5 Years
U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team
Strength and conditioning coach.
2 Years
San Jose Sharks
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Current
Boston Bruins
Director of Performance — overseeing the organization’s performance training program and sports science initiatives.
Credentials & Service
Certified, published, and in the room
Certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, plus governing-body service across professional hockey.
CSCS
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NSCA
CPSS
Certified Performance and Sport Scientist
NSCA
RSCC*D
Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach
NSCA
Executive Council
Strength and Conditioning Association of Professional Hockey
SCAPH
Ice Hockey SIG
Member, NSCA’s Ice Hockey Special Interest Group
NSCA
Founding Board
Founding board member
Metabolic Elite
Published Work
Two books, and research in peer-reviewed journals
Ultimate Hockey Training
Authored by Kevin Neeld.
Speed Training for Hockey
Authored by Kevin Neeld.
Invited Speaker
- National Hockey League
- NSCA
- USA Hockey
- Peer-Reviewed Journals
Kevin has an unwavering passion for helping hockey players fulfill their potential.
He recognizes the huge impact that quality training programs and coaching can have on a player’s career. In order to help hockey players of all ages and levels succeed, Kevin has developed a number of high quality resources.
On the Ground
The work, as it actually looks
Resources built for hockey players at every level
Books, online training programs, consulting and speaking — everything Kevin has developed to help players fulfill their potential.
