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A couple of NFL strength and conditioning coaches have written to ask about NFL athletes using MMA training techniques to train in the off-season so, I wrote an article. To my surprise, there was also a post here about hockey players and MMA....Keep Reading ›

Improving triple extension (of the hip, knee and ankle) is an important concept in athletics, and ultimately, hockey performance. Increasing the amount and rate of force production will lead to a faster skating stride, a harder shot and, if appropriate, harder body checks....Keep Reading ›

These programs encompass an entire season's training plan for peewee-major and bantam-aged hockey players....Keep Reading ›

Rob Mouland from the Ottawa Senators shares strategies for strength coaches to help athletes improve their movement, creativity, and overall athleticism....Keep Reading ›

There has been some discussion on hypertrophy training as of late and that has prompted me to write an article about my views on the subject....Keep Reading ›

Because it was a popular thread in our Forum I wanted to share the exercises I use to mimic skating patterns during dry-land training sessions. Please note that I use these exercises more in the off-season and with injured athletes during the season....Keep Reading ›

I know this topic makes most coaches, parents and players uncomfortable....Keep Reading ›

Darryl Nelson has been the strength and conditioning coach with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program located in Ann Arbor, Michigan since the 2000-01 season....Keep Reading ›

Kevin Neeld is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Bruins...Keep Reading ›

Mike Wagner from the AHL's Hershey Bears shares how hockey players can improve their sleep and enhance their recovery...Keep Reading ›

Vicki Bendus joins the show to talk about her research on linear speed for hockey players....Keep Reading ›

There is an injury epidemic happening right now in girls' hockey and one injury in particular is having the most devastating effects of all....Keep Reading ›

Should drop jumps replace your countermovement jump test?...Keep Reading ›

Over the last several years the importance of addressing breathing patterns and training the muscles involved with respiration has gained increased attention. In parallel with this recognition, different educational institutions that focus on these structures, such as the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)......Keep Reading ›

(This is a "hybrid"- an article with some videos) The crossover step in hockey is an important component of skating for any hockey player at any level....Keep Reading ›

The underlying assumption that hockey players (and athletes in general) are structurally and neurologically symmetrical is grossly misguided. In fact, structural asymmetries in conjunction with asymmetrical movement tendencies can be an underlying factor in a lot of the dysfunction our players present with and in common hockey injuries....Keep Reading ›

Matt Harder from the Minnesota Wild talks about AI, ChatGPT, and how coaches can use it as a tool....Keep Reading ›

As I watch the hockey development process and watch young American players struggle a number of thoughts come to mind....Keep Reading ›

My Thoughts and Takeaways from Kevin Neeld's Speed Training for Hockey....Keep Reading ›