Hockey Performance Unleashed
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsThe hockey training podcast will provide you with hockey-specific training, performance, nutrition and mindset tips to help you become a better hockey player and dominate every time you step out on the ice. This will include a deep focus on hockey performance related topics such as hockey speed, conditioning, agility and power training - among many other topics.
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Episodes
Hockey Groin Performance Test 🏒
July 25, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBIn this episode, I'm going to give you a science-backed hockey groin performance test that you can use to see where you measure up! This is a great tool that can be used to identify if you need to make changes to your programs design for more injury prevention, better edgework, and more powerful crossovers. Lean on the REAL science here and let's make sure you crush it this year. Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Che...
Confidence When Getting Called Up 🏒
July 18, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, I'm going to answer the question "Hey Coach, I got called up but I'm nervous. How can I be more confident playing up a level?" It's natural to have a little anxiety in these scenarios, but there's three truths you need to understand that I know will boost your confidence immediately. Lean on my coaching experience here and let's make sure you create a big impact. Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Che...
Hockey Is Your Job 🏒
July 11, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, I'm going to breakdown how viewing hockey as you would your job completely changes your outlook on what you need to do to get better. When I was playing hockey as a teenager I had a part time job at McDonalds, knowing what I know now I would have treated the two exactly the same. Lean on my experience here and let's discuss the foundation four behind this concept and why it will up your game on the ice. Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you ...
Hockey-Specific Acceleration 🏒
July 04, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode, I'm going to breakdown how to translate dryland training to maximize your first-step quickness on the ice. Your ability to accelerate is one of the key performance predictors for elite hockey performance, so, pen and paper out for this one! Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
8 Fat Loss Tips 🏒
June 27, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, I'm going to run through eight different effective fat loss strategies for hockey players. This one will completely avoid any form of calorie and macronutrient counting, so it's perfect for any youth hockey players who need to drop some body fat to improve their hockey performance. Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
8 Weight Gaining Tips 🏒
June 20, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, I'm going to run through eight different effective weight gaining strategies for hockey players. This one will completely avoid any form of calorie and macronutrient counting, so it's perfect for any youth hockey players who need to add some lean mass to improve their hockey performance. Let's go! If you agree and you're ready to take your coaching to the next level, enroll in the Hockey Training Specialist course FAST because it's first come first serve: www.hockeytra...
Practice vs. Game Performance 🏒
June 13, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, I'm going to provide recommendations for hockey players who consistently perform better in practices than they do in games. Almost always when I make recommendations in podcasts it is context specific to an audience. But, for this one, EVERYONE falls into the same bucket. Follow the guidelines provided so you get the best results and perform better than ever moving forward, let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join th...
Should Hockey Players Train To Failure? 🏒
June 06, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, I'm going to provide recommendations for hockey players on whether or not they should train to failure. The research has grown tremendously in this area to formalize an idea now known as "effective reps" which clearly articulates that not all reps are created equal. Follow the guidelines provided so you get the best results possible this year, let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytra...
Tips For Hockey Motivation 🏒
May 30, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, I'm going to use a combination of tactics and storytelling to give you some great options to stay more motivated toward your goals. This isn't your typical "cheerleader" motivation talk. Instead, this is real stuff you can put to work today to become a better hockey player. Follow these rules and let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
#1 Hockey Coaching Trait 🏒
May 26, 2022 19:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, I'm going to run through what I believe to be the #1 coaching trait any Hockey Performance Specialist should have in order to allow their athletes to reach their ultimate hockey potential. This is something every coach and parent needs to hear because it's not the answer most provide in the industry. But, I combined my years of experience and years reading research and came to this very confident conclusion. If you agree and you're ready to take your coaching to the next l...
Adapting Your Off-Season Schedule 🏒
May 23, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBIn this episode, I'm going to layout the super simple rule you must follow when dryland training alongside summer sports. Many hockey players and parents think that just because you're in summer sports that you should stop your off-season training, but this is one of the worst things you can do if becoming a better hockey player is your top priority. Follow this rule and let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out ww...
4 Things Holding You Back This Off-Season 🏒
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, I'm going to layout the four things that hold hockey players back from getting the best possible results throughout the off-season. There's something for everyone in this episode and if you follow the recommendations I guarantee you'll have the off-season of your life this year. Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Best Fruits + Vegetables For Hockey 🏒
May 09, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, I'm going to breakdown the importance of fruit and vegetable intake for hockey and what are the best ones to support your performance and recovery. The best part? You won't need to completely redo your whole diet and try to stick to something that's totally unsustainable. Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Best Fruits + Vegetables For Hockey 🏒
May 09, 2022 10:00In this episode, I'm going to breakdown the importance of fruit and vegetable intake for hockey and what are the best ones to support your performance and recovery. The best part? You won't need to completely redo your whole diet and try to stick to something that's totally unsustainable. Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Hockey IQ Training Method 🏒
May 02, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBIn this episode, I'm going to breakdown a super simple method that you can use to enhance your Hockey IQ during your dryland off-season training. The best part? You won't need any fancy equipment to get the job done in an extremely effective way all off-season long. Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Developing On-Ice Confidence 🏒
April 25, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBIn this episode, I'm going to discuss what I think it takes to achieve the ultimate level of on-ice hockey confidence. The crazy part? It has nothing to do with what you're doing on the ice. Tune in and let's create a plan for your domination this year. Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
GameSpeed™ Hockey Training 🏒
April 18, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, I'm going to unpack the three step GameSpeed™ hockey training formula that's taking the hockey world by storm this off-season. If you're serious about hockey, this one is a must-listen because there's never been a better way to organize your training for the best hockey results. Pen and paper out for this one, let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get s...
Off-Season Mentality 🏒
April 11, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, I'm going to discuss the mentality of the greats and how they approach the off-season to continuously get better results than everyone around them. If you're serious about hockey, this one is a must-listen before it's too late. Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Hockey Recovery Menu 🏒
April 04, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, I'm going to talk about the revolutionary recovery systems I am putting together for hockey players so that they maximally recover from every session. The best part? Each recovery routine is unique to your needs and you can customize the menu to any training week. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Hockey Conditioning Tip 🏒
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBIn this episode, I want to talk about how understanding your Heart Rate Recovery is key toward knowing whether or not you need to change your program design. Getting "fit" is different than getting fit for hockey. Use this tool as a measure to understand what you need to work on. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Loaded Stretching For Hockey 🏒
March 21, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, I'm going to discuss the game-changing Movement Optimization Protocols I have created for hockey players to help improve your sport-specific strength, muscle mass development, agility, explosive speed, and injury resilience. Yes, you read that correctly. One single routine can have all of these benefits. Make sure you follow my movement outline and perform it post-workout for the best results. Want to hop on the best Movement Optimization Protocols I personally designe...
Explosive Speed Formula🏒
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, I'm going to discuss the game-changing Performance Activation Potentiator routines that I have created for hockey players to help ANYONE improve their explosive speed regardless of their age, gender, equipment availability, genetics, or training experience. The best part? I give you a template to follow this off-season, pen and paper out for this one! Want to hop on the best Performance Activation Routines I personally designed for this year's Off-Season Programming? The...
Explosive Speed Formula🏒
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, I'm going to discuss the game-changing Performance Activation Potentiator routines that I have created for hockey players to help ANYONE improve their explosive speed regardless of their age, gender, equipment availability, genetics, or training experience. The best part? I give you a template to follow this off-season, pen and paper out for this one! Want to hop on the best Performance Activation Routines I personally designed for this year's Off-Season Programming? T...
Focusing On Weak Links 🏒
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, I want to talk about how focusing on your weak links is going to make you a better hockey player. However, it's not done in the same way most people are doing it. The worst part is, when hockey players focus on their weakest link, sometimes they get worse rather than better. Learn how to do it right in today's episode! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Focusing On Weak Links 🏒
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, I want to talk about how focusing on your weak links is going to make you a better hockey player. However, it's not done in the same way most people are doing it. The worst part is, when hockey players focus on their weakest link, sometimes they get worse rather than better. Learn how to do it right in today's episode! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Hockey Motivation: Unbreakable 🏒
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, I am going to make a few people angry but it's what you need to hear if you want to reach your hockey potential. Many times, we are our own worst enemies. The way we speak to ourselves will dictate the actions we take. Trigger warning: If you're easily offended, you might want to pass on this one. Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Stimulants Before Late Games 🏒
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, I want to breakdown the effect of alcohol and caffeine on your sleep quality. This episode is recommended for adults only, and was designed to offer insight toward how your decisions in the PM impact your all-around recovery, and therefore, all-around hockey performance. Take notes and take action. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Sauna Sessions For Hockey 🏒
February 21, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, I want to breakdown when is the best time hockey players can use the sauna to enhance recovery. Additionally, I go over some MAJOR "do not's" with respect to hockey performance/recovery and how the sauna can cause more harm than good when used post-workout. It's time to level-up. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
How To Motivate Your Youth Hockey Player 🏒
February 14, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, I want to discuss five major categories of ideas you can use to better motivate your youth hockey player to execute healthy eating and training habits. As you know, this can be a BATTLE if you do it poorly. Lean on this advice so you can all get better together. It's time to level-up. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Comfort Zones 🏒
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBIn this episode, I want to breakdown both psychological and physiological comfort zones and how you can avoid both through changing one tactic in your dryland approach. We ALL have comfort zones we like to stay in whether we admit it to ourselves or not. But, we have to defeat them if we want to be the best hockey player we can be. It's time to level-up. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs...
How To Reach Hockey Excellence 🏒
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBIn this episode, I'm going to unpack three of the most important concepts you need to reach your hockey potential. The best part of this is that these never expire and will serve you on any level of hockey. Let's go! Want to get access to the entire Bullet-Proof Hockey Mindset system? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/book and grab your copy today!
Bullet-Proof Hockey Mindset 🏒
January 27, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode, you're going to discover some of the most important hockey mindset material I have ever discussed which is going to allow you to unlock your hockey potential and create the next big leap in your progression toward hockey excellence. Now is the time to make the changes you know you need to make to start achieving your hockey goals faster than ever. Let's go! Want to get access to the entire Bullet-Proof Hockey Mindset system? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/book and grab...
2022 Hockey Goal Setting 🏒
January 24, 2022 22:25 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBIn this episode, I want to show you exactly what you need to do in order to turn your hockey dreams into a reality. It's a simple process, and I'll give you two immediately actionable items at the end of this quick and motivational episode for you to get started. It's time to level-up. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Men's League Training Tips 🏒
January 17, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, I am going to provide you two tips that I have never discussed before until now that are specific to men's league hockey players. Essentially, I want to teach you how to get the most out of your training without beating up your joints or suffering the consequences of overtraining. It's time to level-up. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Men's League Domination '22 program is now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
SmartPower Matrix 🏒
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode, I am going to unpack the most advanced Men's League training formula ever created... the SmartPower matrix. This one gets deep into the weeds with respect to speed and conditioning training, so have the pen and paper ready! It's time to level-up. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Men's League Domination '22 program is now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Hockey Productivity Tips 🏒
December 27, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, I am going to provide you two tips that I have never discussed before that will help you maximize your productivity toward reaching your hockey potential. Essentially, I want to teach you how to get the most out of every day so that you're never wasting any time when it comes to all aspects of mental and physical performance. It's time to level-up. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining...
Hockey Book Recommendations 🏒
December 20, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, I give you three of the best book recommendations you can crush over your Christmas holidays so you can be more ready than ever to tackle 2022. Each book was chosen for a reason and there is no overlap between them. It's time to level-up. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Becoming Team Captain 🏒
December 13, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBIn this episode, we take a look at what it takes to be a leader and what ideologies you need to adopt if you want to become team captain. The best part of this is that you will maximize both you and your teams maximum potential at the same time if you follow these principles. It's time to level-up. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Indoor Hockey Speed Training 🏒
December 06, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode, I want to unpack four different methods you can use to train your speed indoors so you can get faster year-round without having to worry about what the weather is like outside. The misunderstanding of "I can't get faster cause it's cold or raining out" needs to die here and now, there are SO many ways you can get faster, and that's what this episode is all about. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www...
Gut Health For Hockey 🏒
November 29, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, I want to explain how important gut health is to all components of hockey performance and one simple thing you can do to improve your gut health today. The misunderstanding of the "inside-out" aspects of hockey performance need to come to an end as it's within this sector of sports science where you're going to unlock your true hockey potential. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.co...
Skill Development Acceleration 🏒
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, I want to break down three components of dryland skill development that you need to know to become better at hockey. The misunderstanding of these three is why so many hockey players practice every day but never get that much better out on the ice. Use these three immediately and I GUARANTEE you will become a better hockey player. Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get ...
Daily Hockey Supplementation 🏒
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, I want to break down the "foundation five" supplements hockey players should be consuming every day to reach their potential. These make up for the deficits in most hockey players diets, and can be an absolute game changer with respect to your ability to maximally adapt from exercise. As always, speak with your doctor and parents before taking any supplements and always do what's best for your current individual context. Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hoc...
Investing In Your Hockey Potential 🏒
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBIn this episode, I want to have a tough conversation with some hockey players out there whose actions don't match their words. This is a conversation that could go on for many hours, but, the best investment you can ever make toward reaching your hockey potential is the investment you make in yourself. DO NOT miss this one! (and be prepared for some tough love) Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs ...
Game Day Domination 🏒
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, I want to unpack the entire Game Day Domination System that has been taking the hockey performance world by storm since it's release in September. This is a conversation that could go on for many hours, but, the examples and solutions in this podcast will begin to open your eyes as to how drastically you can improve your hockey performance on game day with just a few quick techniques to do before you hit the ice. These tips and tricks are going to be a game-changer for y...
The Hockey Imposter 🏒
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, I want to unpack a paralyzing state of mind that can either make or break you, it's known in the world of psychology as "Imposter Syndrome" This is a conversation that could go on for many hours, but, the examples and solutions in this podcast will begin to open your eyes as to how you can maximize your hockey potential and stop getting in your own way. You're not alone, and these tips and tricks are going to be a game-changer for you. Ready for serious results? The ne...
In-Season Calorie Intake 🏒
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBIn this episode, I want to talk to you about how many calories you should be eating each and every single day during the in-season to optimize your performance and recovery the RIGHT way for hockey. This is a conversation that could go on for many hours, but, the examples and solutions in this podcast will begin to open your eyes as to why you should never bulk or cut during the in-season, and how those things are going to happen naturally anyways with the correct intake and program. Rea...
Stress vs. Your Hockey Potential 🏒
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, I want to talk to you about how stress can ruin your hockey potential through disrupting all of the primary mechanisms in the body responsible for optimal performance. This is a conversation that could go on for many hours, but, the examples and solutions in this podcast will begin to open your eyes as to how much respect you need to pay toward this category of your athletic development. Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! ...
Food Quality For Hockey Nutrition 🏒
September 27, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, I want to talk to you about why WHAT you eat is equally as important as how MUCH you eat. This is a conversation that could go on for many hours, but, the examples in this podcast will begin to open your eyes as to how just calculating your calories and macronutrients isn't enough if you want true, optimal performance out on the ice. Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get...
How To Schedule Your In-Season 🏒
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, I want to talk to you about what workouts you should be doing during the in-season and the exact way in which you should schedule those workouts for the best results. I coined it the "Adaptable Scheduling System" because during the in-season you need to be able to adapt to all of the scheduling variations that may happen on a weekly basis due to game, practice, tournaments, school, and work. Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now li...
In-Season Explosive Strength Training 🏒
September 13, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, I want to teach you how to design the most "bang for the buck" in-season workout that has ever been created to help hockey player feel strong, explosive, and conditioned all season long. I coined it the "Explosive Strength Session" and it's something you must do at least 1-2x per week during the in-season if you're serious about becoming a better player. Ready for serious results? The new In-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/p...