Athlete Health

It makes it difficult to get a proper meal in because you’re playing this game and then warming up for the next and it requires a lot of planning in advance to make good decisions with nutrition when you’re in that setting. Let’s set the scene: It’s championship Sunday and you’re coming through the losers […]

Stride length training offers hockey players the chance to have their “breakout” year because if they have never trained it properly before, this type of training can turn a good athlete into a great athlete. It’s very well established in sports science that getting stronger can improve your overall functional outputs and lead to an […]

Each meal contains roughly two fist-size servings of carbohydrates, one palm-size serving of protein and one thumb-size serving of healthy fats. This might sound strange coming from a guy who has a blog on a site called “Hockey Training” and not “Hockey Nutrition” – but it’s true nonetheless. If you want to gain maximum muscle […]

Addressing shoulder tightness with hockey players is extremely important for puck handling ability, shot power and shot accuracy. Hockey players have been stretching prior to games, practices and workouts for a very long time now. Sometimes correctly and sometimes incorrectly — even to the point where they are harming their own performance potential. I have discussed the […]

Learn the proper way to snack between meals.

The most important part of the swing is the rotation of your body. Sometimes when trying to achieve this, your club face will become unstable. Practice doesn’t have to end when you leave the course. Here are some indoor golf drills you can try in the comfort of your own home. SIMPLIFYING YOUR SWING Many […]

While protein often takes the limelight in terms of building muscle, carbohydrates have a crucial role to play as they provide energy for training and aid recovery. 

How can you work with your child to find which activity is best for them? Start by explaining to your child they need to take part in some activity. Work with your partner to create a list of options you both agree on and see what interests your child. Once your child makes their pick, […]

The mental training aspect of hockey is just as important as the physical training aspect. You can’t have one without the other if you want to be your absolute best. When you talk to professional hockey athletes, one common theme that you will see among them is that they will not only discuss the importance […]