A lot of coaches would tell you that Nordics are the gold standard for hamstring health. But I think that if we want to do everything we can to keep hamstrings healthy it isn’t as simple as one exercises. A heavy dose and combination of max effort sprinting, 1-Leg RDL’s and loaded hip extension (Sled … Continue reading How We Program for Hamstring Health

Happy Monday! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! 1. Stop looking on social media for the new crazy exercise of the week. No matter what your training goals are, the basics should … Continue reading Monday Musings

Happy Sunday! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Enjoy! Articles Instilling Practical Sport Science in a Team Setting by … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 4/26

Another month, another post full of random thoughts that have been going through my head. Hope it sparks a little thought in people and you enjoy! 1. Legit max effort sprinting might be the most beneficial thing you can do with an athlete yet is neglected from a lot of programs. 2. Coaching hack: listen … Continue reading Random Thoughts: April Edition

Here is a simple core movement, the Bear Position Body Saw, that can be done on any surface that a towel would slide on, making it a nice option for people working out at home. Beware, it’s extremely difficult though! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ygFhA-qx6c

The 90/90 position is one of my favorite positions for improving hip mobility, one we use all the time. The position checks a lot of boxes...we can work hip internal rotation, hip external rotation, and we can work on transferring from internal to external rotation. By adding the Kettlebell we add a little bit of … Continue reading Mobility Movements You Should Be Doing: 90/90 Hip ER/IR with Kettlebell

Happy Monday! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! 1. Stop looking on social media for the new crazy exercise of the week. No matter what your training goals are, the basics should … Continue reading Monday Musings

Happy Sunday! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Enjoy! Podcasts Strength Coach Podcast #277 Physical Preparation Podcast with Matt … Continue reading S&C Week In Review: 4/19

A few weeks back someone reached out and asked what ‘heavy power’ exercises we do, specifically with 🏒 For us, we have two staples, Hang Clean and Trap Bar Jump Squats. One of these two exercises will almost always be in the program, and a lot of times when training two days a week (like … Continue reading Power Development with Hockey

Anyone that knows me knows that I am a huge fan of deadbugs. For starters, they are a great anti-extension core exercise that most every client, no matter age, can perform. In addition, being on the floor allows the floor to give great feedback to make sure people are staying in a good position and … Continue reading Various Ways to Deadbug