A while back I realized I needed to make some changes in my training. I was in a rut. I was slowly getting in worse and worse shape. My mobility and flexibility was getting brutal. I flat out needed to train and move more. I needed to make my health a priority again. In order … Continue reading 4 Not So Glamorous Keys to My Training Success
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S&C Week in Review: 9/15
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 Iron Game Chalk Talk with Mike Gentry Physical Prep Podcast with … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 9/15
Real Basketball Training
I see a lot of basketball training on social media that seems to be more about cool looking exercises then actual training. Reality is, training basketball players for performance and durability is no different then training any other athlete ➡️ master and hammer the basics. We perform basic plyo work along with general med ball … Continue reading Real Basketball Training
Monday Musings
I think I am going to try to start a new series here, calling it Monday Musings (obviously). Here is my thought; after a week in the weight room, listening to podcasts and reading, I'll dump a quick thought or two or three things that are going through my head. Lots of really smart people … Continue reading Monday Musings
Heels Elevated Bilateral Squatting?
Got a lot of engagement with various coaches on Twitter with this thought the other day. Though I am not a huge proponent of excessive loading of the bilateral squat (back/front squat) I do think it’s important to be able to perform the squat pattern well as it is a basic, fundamental movement pattern. As … Continue reading Heels Elevated Bilateral Squatting?
20 Thought Provoking Gray Cook Quotes
Recently I was skimming through Movement by Gray Cook as I typically do every once in a while with some of the better material out there. The first thing I noticed – Gray has a ton of good quotes that really make you think. And since I’m all about things that make you think a … Continue reading 20 Thought Provoking Gray Cook Quotes
Goals of the Ice Hockey Off-Season
It could be said, and rightly so, that hockey players are made in the off-season. The success that a player has during the season can in many cases be traced back to the work they put in as the season ended in the spring and the long summer months leading into the fall pre-season. Whether … Continue reading Goals of the Ice Hockey Off-Season
Random Thoughts: May Edition
It's a new month, so here are 10 quick and random thoughts that have been floating around my brain recently. If nothing else I hope it makes you think a little. Enjoy! 1. People need the simple stuff more then anything else. In my opinion, overcomplicating will just lead to undertrained athletes. Don’t underestimate the … Continue reading Random Thoughts: May Edition
Random Thoughts: April Edition
It's a new month, so here are 10 quick and random thoughts that have been floating around my brain recently. If nothing else I hope it makes you think a little. Enjoy! 1. Most elite/above average athletes have more reactability then they do stability. For example, if you have them perform a 1-Leg Linear Hurdle Hop … Continue reading Random Thoughts: April Edition
Random Thoughts: March Edition
It's a new month, so here are 10 quick and random thoughts that have been floating around my brain recently. If nothing else I hope it makes you think a little. Enjoy! 1. The trunk stability push up (TSPU) or anti-extension strength/stability is huge in female populations. There is actually some research showing that a … Continue reading Random Thoughts: March Edition