Kevin Neeld — Hockey Training, Sports Performance, & Sports Science
True Hockey Strength

True Hockey Strength

This is what happens when you combine work ethic, raw strength, and a well-designed training program. The 1-Arm Dumbbell Hang Snatch is a great exercise to develop lower body explosiveness and force transfer through the core. Endeavor will soon need to buy a new set of heavier dumbbells to accommodate Jamie’s dominance. For the sport-specific… Read more

Endeavor Hockey

Endeavor Hockey

Last week we had over 10 NHL draft picks, 15 Division 1 NCAA players, and 6 soon to be D1 players training here. If you play hockey anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic area and still aren’t training here, you’re missing out on a phenomenal opportunity to take your game to the next level. As with all… Read more

STUPID Hockey Training

STUPID Hockey Training

The other day I suggested that hockey players may be making a big training mistake, a balance training mistake. I’m referring to training that involves standing on medicine balls, stability balls, dynadisks, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I think unstable lower body training has a place in rehabilitation settings, especially for lateral ankle sprains. I… Read more

Hockey is THE MOST Demanding Sport

Hockey is THE MOST Demanding Sport

Hockey is by far the most physically demanding sport out there. If you’re an athlete/coach of another sport, here me out before you send me hate mail. I DON’T mean hockey players need the highest level of anaerobic or aerobic conditioning. I DON’T mean that hockey players need to be the strongest. I DON’T mean… Read more

Kevin Neeld

Kevin Neeld Knows Hockey

Kevin has rapidly established himself as a leader in the field of physical preparation and sports science for ice hockey. He is currently the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of designing and implementing the team’s performance training program, as well as monitoring the players’ performance, workload and recovery. 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 Performance at Endeavor Sports Performance in Pitman, NJ. He also spent 5 years as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with USA Hockey’s Women’s Olympic Hockey Team, and has been an invited speaker at conferences hosted by the NHL, NSCA, and USA Hockey.