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These are two new core exercises based around DNS principles that we're incorporating a lot in our off-season programs this Summer....Keep Reading ›

Check out our video interview with Justin Roethlingshoefer as he takes us through how he uses technology to assess the readiness of Redhawk players on a daily basis....Keep Reading ›

The following is a Core based youth training workout a coach can implement in and out of season. The program is a 4-day split in which days 1 and 3 are Med Ball based and days 2 and 4 are stability / anti-rotation based....Keep Reading ›

I use rotation in our pressing exercises whenever possible because its more functional and more joint friendly than conventional pressing exercises. Always think of pressing as a spiral pattern....Keep Reading ›

I have enjoyed watching the Summer Olympics. There are several things that I have observed which may be good lessons for young, aspiring athletes....Keep Reading ›

Here is a bar complex that we use late in the off-season program. During this time, we are on a 3-day program instead of 4 as we increase our volume of on-ice work. This is done on day 3. We will do 6 reps of each exercise for a total of 3-4 rounds....Keep Reading ›

Here are 3 progressions of lateral core exercises. The ability to brace the lateral core in a side plank or farmer carry is important, but those exercises lack the neural component needed to brace quickly, as you would when shooting or receiving a check. These 3 progressions require the athlete to activate immediately, turning on a full brace when their feet hit the ground....Keep Reading ›

I originally read this article on Mike Boyle's blog at www.Strengthcoachblog.com. I thought the article was so good that I emailed Dan Bauer and asked him if it would be ok for us to post on the site. You can learn more about Dan's philosophy at www.HockeyByBauer.com....Keep Reading ›

At some point, almost every training professional will be charged with the task of developing a training program for a team or organization that has an "old school" program in place....Keep Reading ›

Here is a great article about corrective exercise and squatting performance....Keep Reading ›

This was an article written about current HC Sparta Praha Strength and Conditioning Coach, former Ducks intern, and HockeySC member Brandon Bovee. Thanks- Sean...Keep Reading ›

Here is a 4 day per week off season strength training program for a beginner....Keep Reading ›

A parent emailed me a link to this audio interview with Mike Babcock. Another example of a leader putting a lot of focus on continuing education...Keep Reading ›

A great article from the Journal of Athletic Training on non contact ACL injuries....Keep Reading ›

Darryl Nelson's presentation for the 2015 Great Lakes Hockey Strength and Conditioning clinic- Functional Strength Training for Hockey....Keep Reading ›

This is a 3-Day/Week Early-Off-Season training program. The goals of the program are to continue restoring structural balance around the hips and shoulders, introduce lifts that will be used throughout the off-season, and begin to develop improvements in muscular hypertrophy and strength....Keep Reading ›

Here is a phase 4 off-season lateral speed and competitive change of direction drill....Keep Reading ›

Here are some anterior core variations that I have used with the teams this season. Hopefully this may give you some ideas to incorporate into your training as well....Keep Reading ›

The topic of RFES and Split Squats came up on the forum. This is an example of how I have loaded this lift with a bar....Keep Reading ›

Ben Bruno shows a great way to load the RFESS...Keep Reading ›