Last week I came across a few articles that I think fall into the “good for hockey” category. Check them out at the links below: High school hockey player scores OT winner hours after father’s death from USA Today I can’t imagine the emotional turmoil this kid was going through when he stepped on the […]
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3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Goalie Training
Goalies are weird. Anyone that voluntarily chooses to make a living blocking hard rubber being shot at them as hard as possible is…different. Yes, the equipment is cool. This is why most kids, including me for about 10 days when I was younger, want to be a goalie. But eventually, the reality of the position […]
POSTED BY KEVIN NEELD Feb 3, 2016

3 not-so-secrets to effective in-season recovery
Today I want to share another post from my friend Devan McConnell. I asked Devan to write a post on the 3 most important recovery strategies his team uses in-season, as his team consistently performs well coming down the home stretch of the season. These are not glamorous, but they work. 3 Not-So Secrets to […]
POSTED BY KEVIN NEELD Feb 2, 2016

A New Perspective on Energy Systems
A couple days ago, I mentioned that we’re hosting Joel Jamieson’s new Certified Conditioning Coach course at our facility on April 2nd and 3rd. In response to that post I received a bunch of notes from people either expressing an interest in taking the course, or telling me how great it was when they took […]
POSTED BY KEVIN NEELD Jan 28, 2016

7 Considerations when Designing a Sports Conditioning Program
On April 2nd-3rd, we’ll be hosting Joel Jamieson’s Certified Conditioning Coach course at Endeavor. I’m incredibly excited to take the course, as Joel has had a significant impact on the way I view sports conditioning. In fact, being introduced to Joel’s work ~3 years ago has led to more changes in the way I design […]
POSTED BY KEVIN NEELD Jan 26, 2016

3 Powerful Speed Training Cues
As I’ve mentioned in the past, speed training is by far the most common reason athletes come to us. I can count on exactly zero hands how many athletes have come in hoping to get slower. Speed training involves a lot more than just running sprints. In fact, speed results from the seamless integration of […]
POSTED BY KEVIN NEELD Jan 19, 2016

Sports Performance Stuff You Should Read
Short and sweet today. I just wanted to share a list of “Sports Performance” articles I think you’ll enjoy. Check them out at the links below! As a friendly reminder, Lee Taft’s new Certified Speed and Agility Coach program is only open for 12 days before they close enrollment. It’s also on sale for $100 […]
POSTED BY KEVIN NEELD Jan 17, 2016

8 Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep Quality
Today I have another segment in the series of sports nutrition tips from my friend Brian St. Pierre, who wrote the Nutrition Guide for my new program Ultimate Hockey Transformation. For a “nutrition” tip, this article has almost nothing to do with eating. With the alphabet soup of credentials Brian carries after his name, I […]
POSTED BY KEVIN NEELD Jan 13, 2016

New Year’s Resolution Survival Guide
The New Year is a great time to reflect back on everything you’ve accomplished over the last 12 months. It’s also provides an opportunity to start fresh, to make adjustments to any lifestyle habits that may have steered off course throughout the holidays. With this in mind, I recently wrote a “New Year’s Resolution Survival […]
POSTED BY KEVIN NEELD Jan 12, 2016

Start With Why
Several months back I listened to Simon Sinek’s book “Start With Why,” a book I really enjoyed for both the education and the inspiration. As a result, I asked each member of the Endeavor staff to share why they pursued a career in training, and what motivates them to continue getting better. This series helps […]
POSTED BY KEVIN NEELD Nov 26, 2015