Strength | Recovery | Performance - Hockey Development & Camps

June 29, 2023July 3, 2023

The Importance of Multi-Sport Athletes in the Era of Year-Round Hockey

Hockey has become a year-round sport in the modern era. With the advent of summer hockey, kids are now playing year-round more than ever before. While it can be beneficial for some players to put their focus into a single sport, it is still important for children and young athletes to participate in multiple sports and activities. Doing so can help develop a variety of skills, reduce the risk of burnout, and create a well-rounded athlete. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why multi-sport athletes are important in the era of year-round hockey.

June 28, 2023June 29, 2023

Is Water Enough? A Look into the Benefits of Biosteel for Athletic Performance

What are Electrolytes and How Do They Affect Hydration?

Electrolytes are essential minerals, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, that play a crucial role in hydration. When we sweat, we lose not only water but also these key electrolytes, which are crucial for various bodily functions. Maintaining optimal levels of electrolytes is especially important for athletes, as dehydration can significantly impact performance.

Hydration is closely linked to performance, and proper hydration strategies can help athletes reach their full potential. Both water and electrolytes play a crucial role in hydrating the body. While water is the primary ingredient for hydration, electrolytes are essential for fluid absorption and retention, which is critical for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

June 27, 2023June 30, 2023

Why Every Hockey Team Should Include Small Area Games in Practice

Hockey teams should never underestimate the importance of Small Area Games in their practice sessions. This type of activity allows players to practice specific situations and skills, which are essential for success during a hockey game. Small Area Games are designed to provide players with an intense and interactive practice session, as they are played on a smaller portion of the ice. This means that players can maximize their time on the ice and become more comfortable with the game. By incorporating Small Area Games into their practice regimen, hockey teams can benefit in many ways and improve their overall performance.

June 27, 2023June 29, 2023

How Hockey Trauma Affects a Child’s Love for the Game

Hockey trauma is a serious issue that can significantly alter the way a child enjoys the game. It can leave long-lasting effects on a child’s psyche and even cause them to eventually give up the game they once loved. When a child is consistently living in fear or lack of enjoyment at the rink, it makes them susceptible to absorbing their environment and can lead to hockey trauma. This trauma is something that must be addressed as soon as possible to ensure that children are able to continue to enjoy hockey for years to come.

June 26, 2023June 30, 2023

Breaking Down the Barriers of Hockey Culture Through Vulnerability

The long-standing culture of hockey has been defined by its toughness and strength. But beneath the surface, many athletes in the sport struggle with their mental health due to a lack of emotional vulnerability. By understanding the power of vulnerability, we can begin to break down these barriers and create a healthier and more sustainable hockey culture. In this blog post, we’ll explore how this shift in mentality can help create a more positive and successful atmosphere for both players and coaches in the hockey world.

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

How To Influence Your Way To Victory – The Five Philosophies Of Coaching

One of many things I learned in my coaching seminars was how we give too much direction to our children as parents and coaches. And after listening to a podcast, they explained perfectly how to implement boundaries with teaching points. Allowing players to use their imagination and creativity to problem-solve and let the players come up with the answers, that we try to get across. When bringing this theory into real-life scenarios with one of my camps, I could see the results almost immediately with how much more motivated they were and the boost of teamwork and communication. Parents thought I had brainwashed their kids because they went home obsessing over the game.

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

How To Time Carbohydrates Around Training

Nutrition timing might not be relevant for the average person, but when it comes to an athlete. Timing your next meal around practices, games, or workouts should be your top priority.

The minimum amount of macronutrients one would need to create enough energy, and build good muscle mass would be;

September 11, 2022June 29, 2023

How To Overtrain For Muscle Performance

Before studying scientific methods on training! Looking back, I was consistently training in a non-functional overreaching state because of negligence. I simply didn’t have the proper knowledge on how to train, causing me to push my body to the point that I created so much fatigue that recovery was hard to achieve and adaptation was non-existent.

Eventually, fatigue will rise enough to compromise your performance, causing your body to enter what we call overreaching.

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022

Enhanced Performance With A Taper

What is tapering?

Tapering is a natural tool to slingshot performance before an important competition or game!

Athletes who taper would see a maximum reduction in fatigue while keeping the current fitness level they built over the season or training period.

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022

How To Include Active & Non-Active Rest Days

Planned Rest

There is a huge spectrum of individual abilities in training frequency tolerance from person to person.

It doesn’t matter if you are an olympian athlete or just someone working 8-5. EVERYONE should have a minimum of 1-2 planned rest days a week.

The purpose of planned rest is to include absolutely no structured training activities. So stay away from the gym or avoid anything related to your training.