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
Increase Your Athletic Potential 🏒
September 06, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode, I want to teach you how to design an in-season active recovery circuit that boosts your athletic potential, movement quality, and resistance to injury out on the ice. I coined it the "Bullet-Proof Armor Circuit Method" and it's something you must do at least once 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/programs and l...
Cardio Acceleration Hack 🏒
August 30, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, I want to teach you how to design the most hockey-specific in-season workout possible that emphasizes muscle development, skill development, recovery capacity, and conditioning all in the same workout. The best part? It will take you less than half the time and is 100% backed up within the scientific literature. 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!
Tips For Tryouts 🏒
August 23, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, I want to discuss six tips for tryouts that don't get enough respect and attention in the hockey world. Everyone is focused on all things physical preparation, yet, if you don't show the correct mindset and character out on the ice none of that physical ability matters. Use these six tips to show the coaches you're the complete package! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let...
Boost Your Recovery Capacity 🏒
August 16, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode, I want to breakdown why recovery capacity is the key to reaching your hockey potential. Listen, "how bad you want it" has nothing to do with how you select your weekly training split and everything to do with your recovery capacity. More training means nothing if you can't recover from it, so, use these tips to boost your recovery capacity to you can crush your goals moving forward. Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Ch...
Vacation Tips For Hockey Players 🏒
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, I want to breakdown what I did on a recent vacation to totally maximize my recovery and feel better than ever. The truth is that 90% of hockey players are actually worse off when they get home rather than better. Use these tips and tricks to come back leaner and fully recover your muscles, joints, and connective tissue so you can dominate! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and ...
Hockey Endurance Supplement 🏒
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode, I want to breakdown a supplement that improves anaerobic capacity so that you can use it to become a better hockey player. The truth is that 90% of supplements out there aren't worth your time or money, however, there's several out there with meaningful effects that I believe you should absolutely be using if you want to optimize everything you're doing. The best part? We have decades of literature on it now and it's super safe to use. Let's go! Ready for serious resul...
Sodium = Better Hockey Performance 🏒
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, I want to explain to you the physiology and application of using salt to become a better hockey player. The myth that "salt is bad for you!" is long gone within the scientific literature, so it's time for you to start using this magic ingredient to enhance your electrolyte status for better hydration and performance. It's not just your macronutrients that provide energy, your MICROnutrients need to be there too! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Trai...
Stop Comparing Yourself To Others 🏒
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBIn this episode, I am want to take a sidestep from advanced training and nutrition science and talk to you about your hockey mindset. Specifically, we're going to be talking about how you can gain from loss, and why it's useless to continue comparing yourself to other hockey players. This is mandatory listening for any hockey player who wants to reach their potential. Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/p...
What Do I Do About My Bad Genetics? 🏒
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, I am going to answer the often asked question: "Hey Coach, what should I do about my bad genetics? I have a really hard time building muscle and losing fat" The answer might surprise you, tune in and let's get you to your hockey potential! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Building Muscle With Cardio Training 🏒
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, I am going to answer the often asked question: "Hey Coach, my main goal right now is muscle and strength gain. Should I still do cardio or will that ruin my gains?" The answer might surprise you, especially since I back it up with 8 different reasons. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
How To Build Confidence 🏒
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBIn this episode, I am going to help all of the hockey players out there who are suffering from a lack of confidence prior to game time. This is a must-listen for any hockey player who feels like they perform better at practice than they do in a game. The best part? You only need to understand one simple concept to become more confident out on the ice. Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's...
How To Reduce Muscle Soreness 🏒
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, I am going to help all of the hockey players out there who are suffering from too much muscle soreness after training. This is a must-listen for any hockey player who has had their performance on the ice suffer due to the training they did off the ice. This is NOT why we train, we train to become better, not worse! Use these five tactics and let's rock! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com...
Beginner Hockey Training Tips 🏒
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, I am going to help all of the beginners out there and offer 7 simple strategies they need to understand to accelerate their progression rate faster than anything else. This is a must-listen for any beginner hockey player who wants to improve their performance but keep everything FUN at the same time. The time for change is now. Let's break through those mental barriers you have set up for yourself and join the sport we all love so much! Ready for serious results? The n...
Eliminating Pre-Game Fear 🏒
June 07, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, I am going to tackle a concept that has held so many hockey players back from reaching their dreams; FEAR. This is a must-listen for any hockey player who struggles at times with fear of failure, fear of embarrassment, fear of change, and any other type of fear you can think of. The time for change is now. Let's break through those barriers you have set up for yourself and become the hockey player you were truly meant to be. Ready for serious results? The new Off-Seaso...
Stop Making Excuses 🏒
May 31, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, I am going to take my friendly-coach hat off and put my tough-love-coach hat on. This is a must-listen for any hockey player who struggles at times with motivation and achievement. The time for change is now. Get ready, this one's going to be a bumpy ride for you, especially if you've been letting yourself off the hook lately. Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get sta...
Ultimate One DB Hockey Workout 🏒
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode, I am going to breakdown and show you what I'm calling the "Ultimate One DB Hockey Workout"! This is a must-listen for any hockey player who struggles at times with equipment availability and wants an awesome, challenging, fun workout format that you can use to crush a hockey-specific workout with just one light dumbbell. You're going to love this one, let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytrai...
#1 Best Hockey Exercise 🏒
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, I am going to breakdown what I believe to be the all-time best exercise for hockey-specific performance development. Naturally, what's best for a hockey player will depend on context and individual status, however, I believe this movement wins the "bang for the buck" award every single time. You're going to love this one, let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's ge...
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Hockey Training 🏒
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, I am going to breakdown the major differences between aerobic and anaerobic hockey training methods and why you need both to be the best hockey player you can be. Also, I'll rant about one of the biggest mistakes I run into with hockey players every single year who are misguided in terms of effort placed within a session. You're going to love this one, let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live on Hockey Training TV! C...
Benefits Of Follow-Along Hockey Workouts 🏒
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, I am going to talk about some of the things I wish I had growing up that every hockey player on this planet needs to take advantage of in modern times. That is, hockey-specific training apps that run you through high-level hockey training in a follow along format with no equipment needed. You're going to love this one, let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live on Hockey Training TV! Check out www.hockeytraining.tv and...
Other Sports In The Off-Season? 🏒
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, I am going to answer a question I have been getting a lot lately from players, parents, and coaches. "I am playing another summer sport this off-season, is that OK? Can I still do the off-season hockey training program?" This area of research is known as "cross training" let's explore it! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Why Your Off-Season Should Start NOW 🏒
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, I am going to talk about a big mistake I made as a teenager growing up in the strength and conditioning world. If you avoid this, you will literally make 5-10x faster progress than I did and be way better off for it. If hockey performance mastery is what you want, you've come to the right place. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
The Cost Of Being A Hockey Player 🏒
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, I am going to teach you how you sense of budgeting can either make or break the results you can expect for yourself this year. This one isn't for everyone, it is exclusively for the SERIOUS hockey player who wants to reach their potential in this sport. If hockey performance mastery is what you want, you've come to the right place. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs are now live! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs an...
Elusive Edgework Formula 🏒
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode, I am going to unpack the training science behind why the Elusive Edgework Formula has helped so many hockey players unlock their speed potential in a single off-season. Using the F.A.S.T. Hockey Training Principle, I will teach you exactly how you can build your own Elusive Edgework Protocols and add them to any program your currently on. If edgework mastery is what you want, you've come to the right place. Let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey...
4 Pillars Of Off-Season Programming 🏒
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you all of the research you need to be up to date with in terms of designing a hockey-specific program this off-season. There are many strategies out there, but, no matter how you cut it these four pillars must always be in place. You will only get the most out of your training and nutrition this off-season if you master these concepts. Turn it up and take notes, let's go! Ready for serious results? The new Off-Season Hockey Training programs a...
Why Sleep Is #1 For Recovery 🏒
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you all of the research you need to be up to date with in terms of maximizing your recovery capacity through sleeping well. There are many recovery strategies out there, but, sleep is the king of them all. You will only get the most out of your training and nutrition if you master this first. Turn it up and take notes, let's go! Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Team Off-Season Training Add-Ons 🏒
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you all of the hockey-specific protocols that you can add on top of your team's mandatory off-season programming. These are major performance and recovery boosters that can get you twice the results in half the time. Expect to enter the next in-season like a completely new hockey player. Let's go! Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Hockey Mobility Hacks 🏒
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you the valuable protocol you have never tried. This is something I wish I knew when I was younger. Expect to reduce joint pain, improve joint lubrication, improve mobility, and take your all-around hockey performance to the next level. Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
More Is NOT Better In Hockey 🏒
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you the valuable answer I give to dozens of hockey players every single week. This is something I wish I knew when I was younger. If you truly listen and understand this one, you will be MILES ahead of me in terms of your training progression at a much younger age. Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Men's League Hockey Training Tips 🏒
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you the best training and nutrition tips that are specific to the Men's League Hockey Player. You aren't who you were in your teen years and your hockey performance strategy needs to reflect that so you can get the best and fastest results. These four strategies are going to be game changing for you (my favorite is #3), use them today and let's go! Ready for serious results? Check out the brand new Men's League Domination '21 program at www.hoc...
Ultimate Men's League Hockey Training Blueprint 🏒
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you the best Men's League Hockey Training Blueprint I have ever created. The results from this protocol have been incredible and I can't wait to share with you the exact formula on how to set it up. Pen and paper out for this one! This cutting-edge approach is guaranteed to take you to the next level. Ready for serious results? Check out the brand new Men's League Domination '21 program at www.hockeytraining.com/mld4 and get instant access today!
Inspirational NHL Quotes 🏒
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you my all-time favorite quotes from the top NHL hockey players. There is so much to be learned when you stand on the shoulders of giants. Add these mental tools to your hockey training toolkit this year and I promise you will have the most productive year of your entire life. Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Daily Edgework Routine 🏒
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you my daily edgework routine that is transforming hockey players skating technique in only 30-Days. This can be added to any existing hockey training program and can be perform both in-season and off-season. If you're ready to become an elite skater, start this today and do it everyday for 30-Days! Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Six Immune Boosting Strategies 🏒
January 26, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you six different well-researched strategies that you can use to bolster your all-around general immune system function. If you find yourself getting ill often or are stressed out by the current state of the world, this one is a must-listen for you. Put these into practice to place yourself in the best possible position to win. Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Conditioning Plateau Buster 🏒
January 19, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you a little known principle in speed training that will contribute to better conditioning levels out on the ice. If you find yourself doing lots of conditioning training but still having "heavy legs" out on the ice or find yourself gasping for air in between shifts, then this one is for you. Do this right, you'll be thankful you did. Let's crush it! Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
2021 Hockey Goal Setting 🏒
January 12, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you the best strategies you need to implement to dominate your goals this year. This NEEDS to be in check because how you set your goals determines the outcome of your entire hockey performance this year. Do them right, you'll be thankful you did. Let's crush it! Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
How To Keep Your Strength During The Holidays 🏒
December 22, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you four killer strategies to make sure you lose no muscle and strength during your time off this holiday season. The best part? You will still get to enjoy all of the holiday festivities! Listen up and let's do this season right. Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
Dryland Training Partners 🏒
December 08, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you one of the simplest and most effective ways to ensure you keep kicking butt every time you do a hockey workout. That is... get a training partner who's either a cat fish or a great white. Sound weird? It won't after this episode, let's go! Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
The 3x3 Rule for Unstoppable Hockey Performance 🏒
December 01, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, I am going to share with you the "3x3 Rule" so that you can separate yourself from the pack and take your whole game to the next level. It's not what you think it is, this isn't your typical 3x3 in the gym --It's much more than that. Tune in and let's go! Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
How To Succeed As A Small Hockey Player 🏒
November 24, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, I am going to break down what you need to do to optimize your performance as a smaller hockey player and tell the stories of many NHL players who made it despite what the critics said. It's not what you have to work with, it's how you work with what you have. Tune in and let's go! Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
What To Do If Your Season Was Delayed 🏒
November 17, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, I am going to break down what you need to do to optimize this "in limbo" state between the off-season and an unpredictable in-season. After you listen to this, you will have no more questions and you'll be able to hit the ground running with a clear and confident strategy. Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
What REAL Hockey Training Look Like 🏒
November 10, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, I am going to break down what it takes to get the most out of your training. Consistency beats intensity every single time, and that's why periodization should be a concept you know off by heart because if you don't then you're "hockey exercising" rather than "hockey TRAINING" If you want serious progress gain, this one is a must-listen. Ready for serious results? Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!
How To Reach Your Hockey Potential 🏒
November 03, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, I am going to break down the massive question that is "How do I reach my hockey potential?" The answer and solution to this question is going to allow you to discover what I think it takes (after working with ten's and thousand's of hockey players) to truly reach your potential. If you're an action-taker, this one's for you! If you're ready to take your game to the next level, the new Hockey Performance Kits are now live! Use what you learned in today's podcast and get...
How To Ge Better Training Results 🏒
October 27, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, I am going to take you all the way back to my high school training days and explain how even on a terrible program I continued to get great results. I know that may sound counter-intuitive, but it's not when you use this one game changing training trick. Listen to this episode and learn how to maximize every last ounce of your efforts in the gym! If you want a "done for you" hockey training program, make sure you join the team and dominate this year! Join the team here...
How To Improve Your Backhand 🏒
October 20, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, I am going to give you the action plan you need to improve your backhand (and start winning more face-offs!) Training is a science, and when you understand the bio-mechanics of the backhand you can load those same muscles in your training. The result? Goalies fear you and you start lighting up that score sheet! If you want a "done for you" hockey training program, make sure you join the team and dominate this year! Join the team here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/p...
Train Slow To Move Fast 🏒
October 13, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, I am going to kill the longstanding myth that strength training makes you slow and unathletic. The bench press, overhead press, squat, and deadlift play key roles in developing high-performing hockey players The idea that they don't make you faster or more conditioned needs to die, and I am to do that with this episode. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program, make sure you join the team and dominate this year! Join the team here: https://www.hockeytrainin...
In-Season vs. Off-Season Training 🏒
October 06, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode I am going to discuss the details in training strategy in what makes in-season programming different than off-season programming. Additionally, I explain some of the most common mistakes that lead well-meaning hockey players to get lackluster results (and even get injured!). Lean on my experience in this episode and start upping your game today. If you want a "done for you" in-season hockey training program, make sure you join the team and dominate this year! Join the t...
In-Season EXHIT Circuits 🏒
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode I am going to unpack the EXHIT Hockey Circuit method of training that I am using in Block 3 of this year's in-season hockey training program. It's important that you stay on the cutting edge of sports science if you want to be the best. Check this episode out and learn exactly how to use this hockey specific training style so that you can have your best season ever this year. If you want a "done for you" in-season hockey training program, make sure you join the team and...
In-Season SC Hybrid Method 🏒
September 22, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode I am going to unpack the SB Hybrid Method of training that I am using in Block 2 of this year's in-season hockey training program. It's important that you stay on the cutting edge of sports science if you want to be the best. Check this episode out and learn exactly how to use this hockey specific training style so that you can have your best season ever this year. If you want a "done for you" in-season hockey training program, make sure you join the team and dominate t...
In-Season NP3 Training Method 🏒
September 15, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode I am going to unpack the NP3 Method of training that I am using in Block 1 of this year's in-season hockey training program. It's important that you stay on the cutting edge of sports science if you want to be the best. Check this episode out and learn exactly how to use this hockey specific training style so that you can have your best season ever this year. If you want a "done for you" in-season hockey training program, make sure you join the team and dominate this ye...
10 Simple Tips To Get More Ice Time 🏒
September 08, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode I am going to unpack my top 10 tips that you can use to get more minutes on the ice this year. You LOVE hockey, so it's a devastating situation when you're deprived from the coach of getting more minutes during games. Having eyeballs on you is important to move up the competitive ladder in this sport, so listen up and start applying these TODAY! If you want a "done for you" in-season hockey training program, make sure you join the team and dominate this year! Join the t...