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Over the last decade, self-myofascial release (SMR) has become an accepted component of comprehensive strength and conditioning. Despite its widespread popularity, it is still a relatively new practice. As with all components of training SMR will need be refined to improve the specificity of the work and ultimately the quality of the outcome....Keep Reading ›

Thanks to Dr. Timothy Hewett for allowing us to feature his research. Dr. Hewett works out of the Sports Health and Performance Institute Laboratory at The Ohio State University....Keep Reading ›

One leg cleans was a topic on the forum a few weeks ago. Although I have never used 1 leg cleans I have done some push jerks and snatches on 1 leg....Keep Reading ›

The Half Get Up with cup of water was instituted this pre-season with 2 players who were coming back from off-season shoulder surgeries. This was a way for us to get some proprioception work done for the rotator cuff and the scapula stabilizers....Keep Reading ›

Great article from John Buccigross...Keep Reading ›

In this article I want to give insights as well as discuss the steps I take, at the conclusion of the season, to prepare our players for training during the summer. Initially there is a greater focus on administrative issues and managerial concerns than training specifics....Keep Reading ›

Here are some players performing crossovers with the drive sleds. I really like this drill because its excellent for power development that we can't get with barbells and dumbbells....Keep Reading ›

Here is the phase 3 workouts from the team's summer program....Keep Reading ›

Thanks to Brian Sipotz of Advantage Strength and Conditioing for contributing this article to the site....Keep Reading ›

I believe for any youth training program simplicity should be the key. If a programs structure is too advanced for the athlete, then strength gains cannot be achieved, the confidence level of that athlete can be compromised and you create an environment that has presents a risk of injury for the player....Keep Reading ›

This is the program I am using with the team after their Christmas break. I am incorporating some undulating periodization into this program....Keep Reading ›

We all know the importance of self-critique to advance ourselves as people and coaches. But how many actually do a self-critique on a regular basis? Here are three questions to ask yourself on a regular basis (monthly or even weekly) to ensure that you are not becoming stagnant....Keep Reading ›

I have used 1 arm cleans with players that are unable to perform cleans with a barbell. I like it because it still allows for training hip and leg power with a shoulder or wrist injury....Keep Reading ›

Thanks to Justin Smith at UVM for this Women's Hockey program from this season....Keep Reading ›

This video shows 2 variation of contra-lateral rowing. I have been putting more contra-lateral patterns into our strength training program with good results....Keep Reading ›

5 recent research articles relating to hockey hip injuries....Keep Reading ›

Here is a very interesting article about the ImPact Test that is commonly used when concussions occur....Keep Reading ›

Here are some lateral core variations that I have used throughout this past season....Keep Reading ›

This is Phase 1 of our "Level 1" Training Program for youth athletes that are new to a structured training program....Keep Reading ›

I feel that U bar jump squats are superior to straight bat jump squats for several reasons....Keep Reading ›