I’m cheating today, by stealing content from my colleague Kim McCullough. I came across a couple videos she put together on hockey-specific speed and power training. She primarily targets female hockey players, but I assure you that these drills are equally as effective for hockey players of both genders (I’ll speculate that Kim would agree… Read more
Several years ago, Mike Boyle introduced me to this concept. From time to time I get so caught up in my work that I forget to make time for anything else. Rereading this often helps me remember those things that are truly important in life. Hopefully it’ll do the same for you. Big Rocks “When… Read more
I love video. I’d rather watch a movie then read a book. I’d rather watch an exercise video than read a description and I’d rather watch a presentation than listen to it. Video is already beginning to dominate the athletic development industry as coaches see its value in teaching exercises. Brijesh Patel took it… Read more
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
As promised…my favorite rotational core training exercise. This is actually an ANTI-rotation exercise, developed by and named after physical therapist John Pallof. Remember that the primary function of the core musculature is to provide stability in the presence of internal and external forces causing movement. Essentially all this exercise involves is setting up something (like a… Read more
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.
“I'm very lucky that some of our athletes have the ability to train with Kevin in the off-season, as they always come into camp healthy, well-conditioned, and prepared for the rigors of college hockey.”
Mike Kamal, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Merrimack College Ice Hockey