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HOCKEY TRAINING AND NUTRITION
I’m excited to share my knowledge about hockey, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. After earning my degree in Exercise Science, I was fortunate enough to play professional hockey for 9 seasons. (Learn More)
Now, my goal is to help young aspiring hockey players reach their goals. In this section of my website, you’ll find countless tips regarding correct exercise techniques, nutritional advice, proper training styles, and so much more.
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The Importance of Lifting with Control
Don't get caught up in the hype!You can find a lot of videos online of players lifting a shit ton of weight. While that may seem impressive, it's actually NOT. I think it's only impressive when they lift it correctly. But even then, it can take us away from what we're...
Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit (Part 4)
Part 4 of Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit? If you haven't read the first three parts of why hockey players shouldn't train CrossFit, I would suggest doing that first. Here are the links for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. The first three parts of this series of...
Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit – Part 3
PART 2 OF SHOULD HOCKEY PLAYERS TRAIN CROSSFIT? If you haven't read the first two parts of why hockey players shouldn't train CrossFit I would suggest doing that first. Here are the links for Part 1 and Part 2. The first two parts of this series of articles...
Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit? (Part 2)
Part 2 of Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit? If you haven't read Part 1, click here to read it now. Now let's jump right into the second point of why hockey players shouldn't train CrossFit. POINT TWO: Rewarded for completion What I'm about to say may make a lot of...
Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit?
Should hockey players train CrossFit? Before we start I want to let you know that this article will be broken down into four parts with this post being the first part. There's a lot of information that I'll be covering and it'll be way too much for one article. Enjoy!...
How to: Perform The Trap Bar Deadlift
I really like using the trap bar to teach the deadlift to my new athletes. Before I get into the details of WHY I think this is important, I suggest you read the article The Trap Bar. It will give you a better understanding of this piece of equipment and the different...