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This is Phase 4 of our 2-day team in-season program for the 16U-18U teams we work with. At this time of the year, fatigue accumulation becomes a major concern. Phase 4 progresses the exercises, but dials back the volume quite a bit from Phase 3. The goal here is to train at a high enough intensity to maintain strength, but move a greater focus to restoration work....Keep Reading ›

Keiser Power Summit Texas: Here is an opportunity for some CEU's in Texas this summer....Keep Reading ›

Here is a article on several reasons why it is good to go over seas and play during a lockout. Interesting perspectives that range from retaining skill level to maintaining physical performance....Keep Reading ›

Here is an outline of our conditioning camp that we did for our prospects this past summer....Keep Reading ›

I get asked rehab questions all the time. I have rehabilitated athletes in almost every major sport who were told they were "all done" by a doctor or a team trainer. Because people know my background, they often ask for advice....Keep Reading ›

The following is just another example of the importance of Strength and Conditioning, as well as the merits of not engaging in early specialization. This is taken from the latest issue of the The Hockey News Draft Preview....Keep Reading ›

This is the first 9 weeks of strength training that I used with our team of 1995 birth year players. This lead into their first international tournament last fall....Keep Reading ›

Here is an article submitted by Anthony Donskov....Keep Reading ›

Here is what we are currently doing for strength training in our off-season program....Keep Reading ›

The following article is from NHL.com on Mike Grier of the Buffalo Sabers. Sean Skahan, Mike Boyle and I have had the honor and privilege to work with Mike over the years specifically in the off-season....Keep Reading ›

This video shows two variations of reverse lunges I have used with the national teams this season....Keep Reading ›

Thought I would share this article since it is the week of the NHL draft. This study shows the success rate of collegiate hockey players making it to the NHL. Thanks to College Hockey, Inc. for sharing this article with our members....Keep Reading ›

The following presentation was given at the 25th Roger Neilson Hockey Clinic and focuses on considerations coaches can follow when designing a developmental hockey training program....Keep Reading ›

Here is an article submitted by Anthony Donskov....Keep Reading ›

Here is an example of a program that I have used in the past with a young team. It is an introductory phase with an emphasis on technique and work capacity....Keep Reading ›

Video from Darryl Nelson, strength and conditioning coach with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program since the 2000-2001 season....Keep Reading ›

Here is an article submitted by Jeff Cubos....Keep Reading ›

Here is a 2-day in-season program that I am doing with a small group of Pee Wee players who will be Bantams next year....Keep Reading ›

This is a pattern we've taken from Gray Cook and the folks with Functional Movement Systems and started to integrate into our off-season programs as a low level core exercise. These are great for activating the intersegmental spinal stabilization system and for integrating the visual system into rotary movement....Keep Reading ›