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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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Where to Start
I remember the first off-season where I actually worked out like a hockey player. I was fortunate enough that my Junior hockey team had a great strength and conditioning coach. Always being a skinny tall guy I knew I needed to put on some serious mass if I wanted to...
Machine vs Free Weights
Looking back at the first time I went to the gym to work out, I can honestly say it was an overwhelming experience. It was at the local gym and I was 16 years old. I remember walking into the gym, looking around and thinking to myself "where do I even begin?” There...
Start The Kids Young!
I don't know if you're this type of parent or if you have this type of parent but when I was younger my parents were this type. What type is that you ask? It's the parents who believe working out at a young age will stunt a child's growth. I'm here to tell you...
Why Foam Rolling is a MUST!
Can Myofascial release (foam rolling) really improve a hockey player's performance? I am almost certain that by now every single hockey player foam rolls to some degree. If you are not foam rolling then you better start! If you are someone who currently foam rolls but...
Is there a faster way to develop strength?
The number one goal we should have in the gym is to develop our strength. Once our strength is where it needs to be, we can focus on developing power. And the more powerful we are the more explosive we'll be on the ice which will result in us being faster. Even though...
Should You Squat With Your Knees Over Your Toes?
I am almost sure that at some point you have heard a trainer, coach or even a friend say "Don't squat with your knees over your toes". If you bothered to ask why you probably got a response somewhere along the lines of "it's bad for your knees because it puts too much...