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This is the pre practice and pre lift program that I am using with the teams for their current training....Keep Reading ›

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Develop a burst of horizontal power in a pulling pattern by using the Drive Sled...Keep Reading ›

Here are the videos I was talking about from the thread "Dryland Skating Exercises"...Keep Reading ›

Training an entire youth hockey organization provides a unique opportunity to integrate long-term off-ice player development strategies into the program....Keep Reading ›

This video shows some core training progressions that I have used with the NTDP players this spring....Keep Reading ›

As the summer gets closer parents and young hockey players will hear about many camps and programs available for off-ice training. Shopping for the right "Dryland" training program can be made easier by asking a few questions. In Mike Potenza's article, "Shopping for the right "Dryland Training" program he lists what questions to ask and why to ask them....Keep Reading ›

I think this is a great exercise because it recruits the entire posterior chain....Keep Reading ›

During a recent mentorship at MBSC one of the attendees asked me… "WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE REASON YOUR ATHLETES ARE SO HEALTHY?" His question got me thinking and naturally I wasn't able to give him a single answer so I gave him three. I believe the "The Big Three" injury prevention moneymakers in our programming are.....Keep Reading ›

Let me start by saying that I am not a proponent of protein/energy bars....Keep Reading ›

Being strong is essential for all hockey players. But it is even more important for girls.   Many parents and coaches are concerned about getting their girls involved in any kind of strength tr...Keep Reading ›

This One-Leg SLDL variation is great for anyone with balance issues because the bar pushes them into hip IR and offers some stability through the movement....Keep Reading ›

Since being introduced to Gray Cook's Functional Movement Screen nearly 5 years ago, I have always wrestled with the "how to" of implementing the corrective exercises into a team setting....Keep Reading ›

I once saw a story of a young man who was not really the popular guy in school.  He was one of the worst basketball players (probably ever) and could not get the attention of a young lady he ha...Keep Reading ›

In this interview, HockeySC sits down with Sarah Cahill. Sarah is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northeastern who, among other teams, works with the Women's Ice Hockey Team. She is also an Assistant S&C Coach with the US Women's National Hockey Team......Keep Reading ›

In part two of the Own It/High Performance Living series, Justin dives into one of the eight pillars: networking. You can find out more about Justin and Own It at justownit.co. If you missed part one, you can read that here....Keep Reading ›

Pain is an essential indicator for doctors, physical therapist, athletic trainers, and strength coaches. Learn more about these signals in this great article by DPT Greg Roskovensky....Keep Reading ›

I really like this deadlift variation because it has a lot of anti-rotational demand....Keep Reading ›

If you are not familiar with The Player's Tribune you should check it out. Basically, it is sports news written by the athletes and it was founded by Derek Jeter. Thanks to the Tribune for this great hockey article by Chris Collins....Keep Reading ›

The following are Short, low load complexes that will be used as a technical warm-up prior to our strength training sessions....Keep Reading ›