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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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Do You Know Your Sweat Rate?
Ever since I was a child I sweat a lot, no matter the activity. Things have not changed as I’ve gotten older. My first year playing professional hockey over in Germany really showed me how much I could actually sweat. The arena we played in was partially outdoors, as...
Importance of aerobic capacity in hockey
As you probably already know, hockey is a very intense sport. The game is played over 3, 20 minute periods and each player's shift typically lasts 45-60 seconds. Hockey players change on the fly and every once in awhile there is a stoppage in play for an icing,...
How We Say It Matters!
How important is communication within hockey or any sport for that matter? I will tell you it is very important. How do I know this? Well, it is because I have been playing hockey for all of my life. And for the last seven years, it has been at the professional level....
7 Signs You’re Overtraining
I would like to think that we are all under the same impression, if we want to become better hockey players we must work hard. That means working harder in the gym during the off-season (in-season too) and at practice. We have to have the mentality to do more and bust...
Become More Explosive On The Ice
When my athletes come back from their season and they are ready to start training again for the summer I ask a bunch of questions to get an idea of where we need to place our focus. One question I always ask my guys is "What did the coach say you needed to work on for...
Do You Experience Muscle Cramps?
Can you Actually PREVENT a Muscle Cramp? Have you ever been playing a hockey game when all of a sudden you felt a cramp come on? Or have you had your leg cramp up so bad in summer training that you couldn’t finish your workout? How about being in a deep sleep when all...