Over the last 10 years, hockey has changed.
The game is faster, and the players are quicker, stronger, and better conditioned than ever before.
Simply, as the game changes, so too must the preparation.
Unfortunately, most players don’t have access to a quality hockey-specific strength and conditioning coach or facility.
You, like many players, may have to resort to borrowing old programs handed down from your friend older siblings' former junior or college team, or searching around the internet for exercises that internet experts claim are the best for hockey players.
Even worse, you may be following the perpetual trend of high school students to use old school body building methods that have almost no application to on-ice improvements. If Monday is “Chest Day”, I’m talking to you!
There is a monstrous disconnect between what youth, junior, and even some college players are doing and the programs of the top collegiate and professional teams.
The reality is that most youth players:
Don’t train at all or simply don't train in a way that will make them a better hockey player.
I'm giving you the opportunity to access a training program that will make a difference on the ice!
Pre-Workout Circuit
A
Lateral MiniBand Walk: 2x15/side Lying MiniBand Psoas: 2x8/side 2-Way Med Ball Crush: 2x30s each
B1
Back Squat
3 x 8
B2
Glute Bridge
3 x 10
C1
Slideboard Hamstring Curl
3 x 8
C2
Front Plank
3 x 60
D1
Split Squat Hold
2 x 60
D2
Side Plank
3 x 40
E
75-yard Tempo Run
1 x 10
A1
Loaded Push-Up
3 x 8
A2
Lying Chin Tuck
3 x 10
B1
Incline Suspended Row (Neutral Grip)
3 x 8
B2
Single Leg Hip Extension with Hands vs Wall
3 x 16
C1
Half-Kneeling 1-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press
3 x 16
C2
Cable Face Pull with External Rotation
3 x 10
D
Dumbbell Farmer's Walk
1 x 100
E
Overhead Med Ball Floor Slam
1 x 10
Pre-Workout Circuit
A
Lateral MiniBand Walk: 2x15/side Lying MiniBand Psoas: 2x8/side 2-Way Med Ball Crush: 2x30s each
B
Hang Clean
3 x 5
C1
Vertical Jump
3 x 10
C2
Forward Bear Crawl
3 x 16
C3
1-Leg Stiff-Legged Deadlift with PVC Row
3 x 16
C4
Wide Stance Quadruped Plank
3 x 30
D1
Goblet Lateral Squat
3 x 16
D2
Side Plank
3 x 40
D3
Bowler Squat
3 x 16
D4
Backward Bear Crawl
3 x 16
E
75-yard Tempo Run
1 x 10
Pre-Workout Circuit
A
Lateral MiniBand Walk: 2x15/side Backward Monster Walk: 2x15/side Lying MiniBand Psoas: 2x8/side
B1
Dumbbell Stiff-Legged Deadlift
3 x 8
B2
Glute Bridge
3 x 10
C1
Dumbbell Chest Press
3 x 8
C2
Lying Chin Tuck
3 x 10
D1
Dumbbell Reverse Lunge
3 x 16
D2
Half-Kneeling Belly Press
3 x 20
E1
1-Arm Dumbbell Row (Neutral Grip)
3 x 16
E2
Stability Ball Stir the Pot
3 x 10
F
Slideboard Hamstring Curl
1 x MAX
G
Dumbbell Farmer's Walk
1 x 100
H
Overhead Med Ball Floor Slam
1 x MAX
Head Performance Coach, Boston Bruins. Author, Speed Training for Hockey & Ultimate Hockey Training. Co-Creator, Optimizing Adaptation & Performance. I’ve dedicated my career to helping aspiring athletes fulfill their potential, and I’d like to help you do the same.
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Verified Athlete"Ever since I started training with Kevin, I have done nothing but get better. He taught me the right way to train. Every goal I’ve set for myself to translate on the ice, I’ve hit, and I give 100% credit to my off-season program. I won’t train with anyone else!"
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Verified Athlete"Working with Kevin for three seasons in Boston was the best thing that happened in my career."
Olympic Medalist, 7x World Champion
Verified Athlete"Any athlete who has the pleasure of working with Kevin should truly consider themselves lucky — he is the gold standard when it comes to physical preparation and sports science in ice hockey."
Olympic Medalist
Verified Athlete"Kevin is a world-class performance coach and an even better person. He has a great ability to create a program around what's best for each individual athlete. He goes above and beyond to make sure you're healthy and in the best shape possible to compete."