Monthly Archives: January 2009

FINALLY, A D1 Hockey Coach Speaks Out!

FINALLY, A D1 Hockey Coach Speaks Out!

My high school english teachers would hate me for this, but the current state of youth hockey can only be characterized by one word: ridiculousness.  Hockey has a higher burnout rate than any other sport.  The parents are the most crazed. Even worse, many times the coaches have the shortest tempers and very little actual… Read more

The First SIMPLE Step to Improving Your Hockey Performance

The First SIMPLE Step to Improving Your Hockey Performance

On Monday I posted 13 questions every hockey player and coach should have the answers to if they’re serious about training to fulfill their hockey potential.   The list is extensive, but not all-inclusive.  From consulting with coaches and players throughout the years, I know considering all those forms of training can be a bit… Read more

FREE Info From The Best In The Sports Performance Industry

FREE Info From The Best In The Sports Performance Industry

I’m not quick to recommend a resource to anyone, but Joe Heiler from SportsRehabExpert.com has put together a great line-up for this teleseminar.   Check out the line-up! Gray Cook MSPT, OCS, CSCS Kyle Kiesel, PT, PhD, ATC, CSCS Michael Boyle MA, ATC Charlie Weingroff MSPT, ATC, CSCS Dr. Stuart M. McGill PhD Phil Plisky, PT,… Read more

13 Hockey Training Questions You MUST Have Answers To!

13 Hockey Training Questions You MUST Have Answers To!

How is your warm-up preparing your body for high-intensity activity and improving range of motion? How are you training for core stability? How are you training for REACTIVE core stability? How are you training for hockey-specific deceleration? How are you training for hockey-specific acceleration? How are you training to improve lower body power? How are… Read more

Week 1 Results

Week 1 Results

It’s been a great week.  Despite cutting my typical caloric intake in half (from around 4,000/day to around or slightly below 2,000/day), I’ve been able to maintain a pretty high level of energy.  I enjoyed my two week break, but it feels great to start training seriously again. I’ve been pretty shocked at the results… Read more