U-14 Speed Training

Neeld Performance Training

Hockey
Coach
Kevin Neeld

Attention hockey players, parents, and coaches!!!

Now more than ever before, the game of hockey is dominated by explosive speed.

At every level, it’s the fastest players who win races to loose pucks, creates the time and space needed to get quality shots off, and ultimately creates the most opportunities. In a game where a fraction of a second can mean the difference between winning and losing, speed separates the elite players from the average ones.

There’s a widespread misunderstanding of how to best train for speed.

Much of the available information on speed training for hockey is either outdated, overly scientific, impractical, or flat out ineffective.

Many players continue to spend valuable training time on “quick feet” drills with cones and ladders, as well as other speed drills they typically lift from a track and field or football training program.

This so-called “speed work” is often supplemented with old school bodybuilding or powerlifting routines in the weight room, or worse, no strength training at all.

I created Speed Training for Hockey to give you access to everything you need to develop the speed you need to dominate!

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Learn from The Pros
For the first time ever, hockey training specialist Kevin Neeld is revealing the exact training programs and methods he’s used to help players progress from the youth to professional levels!
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Develop Speed and Quickness
“Having the ability to create time and space has been crucial to my success. Kevin’s programs have helped me develop the speed and quickness I need to compete at the highest levels, and the conditioning to continue pushing the pace late in games. If you’re looking to fulfill your potential on the ice, Kevin is the guy to help you get there.” -Johnny “Hockey” Gaudreau
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Push Past Possible
"As a professional athlete, training with Kevin has given me the guidance and programs to train at an elite level. Over the past 5 years I continue to learn more about my body and how far it can be pushed. Through his programs I have seen significant gains that I have noticed on and off the ice. His attention to detail has helped me maintain my body and prevent injuries." -Eric Tangradi
Features
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Programming 4 days per week
Complete with warmups, mobility, stability, strength, and conditioning to give you everything you need in your training program.
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Demo Videos
I'll show you exactly how to perform each movement.
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Detailed, expert instruction
Beyond the sets and reps, I'll give you all the details you'll need to get the most out of each training session.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
I've partnered with the best tech in training and the same technology that I trust to deliver the training to my professional athletes.
Equipment
Required
Barbell + Plates // Dumbbells // Med Ball
Recommended
Conventional Gym
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

Soft Tissue Work

A

Foam Roller Routine Calve Adductors Front Quad Lateral Quad Glutes Inner Shoulder Blade Outer Shoulder Blade

Limited Ankle Mobility

B

Foam Roll - Anterior Tibialis Lacrosse Ball - Lateral Calves Lacrosse Ball - Foot

Limited Hip Mobility

C

Lacrosse Ball - Glute medius Lacrosse Ball - Front Quad Lacrosse Ball - Posterior Hip with Long Leg Lacrosse Ball - Posterior Adductor on box

Limited T-spine Mobility

D

Lacrosse Ball Inner Shoulder Blade Chest on Wall Posterior Shoulder

Mobility

E

Wall Ankle Mobility (toes on wall) 5/each side Half-Kneeling Quad Mobilization 8/each side Quadruped Posterior Hip Mobilization 8/each side Lateral Kneeling Adductor Mobility 8/each side Rock Back Thoracic Rotation 8/each side Squat to Reach 8 Lateral Squat 8/each side Stiff-Legged Deadlift w/ PVC Row 8

Locomotion

F

*25 yards/drill Butt Kickers High Knee Skips Side shuffle* Long Stride Carioca* Back Pedal 25-yard Build-up Backward Run 25-yard Build up *25 yards per direction

G

15-yard Sprint (2-point start)

2 x 2

H1

Side Shuffle

2 x 2

H2

Alternate MiniBand Knees Out

2 x 16

I1

Box Jump

2 x 5

I2

Overhead Med Ball Floor Slam

2 x 8

I3

Glute Bridge

2 x 4

J1

Dumbbell Goblet Squat

3 x 5

J2

Standing 1 Arm Cable Row Neutral Grip

3 x 10

K1

1-Arm 1-Leg Dumbbell Stiff-Legged Deadlift

2 x 16

K2

Incline Push-up

2 x 8

K3

Half-Kneeling Cable Lift

2 x 16

L

Jump Rope (Pogo Hop Emphasis)

1 x 10

Cool Down

M

(3-5 Breaths cycles per stretch) Bent Knee Calves stretch Rear Foot Elevated Quad Stretch Lying 90-90 Knee Hug Stretch Lying Posterior Adductor Stretch Cross-body Lat Stretch 90 degree Pec Stretch 90-90 5-10-5 Breathing (in Max Hip Flexion)

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

Soft Tissue Work

A

Foam Roller Routine Calve Adductors Front Quad Lateral Quad Glutes Inner Shoulder Blade Outer Shoulder Blade

Limited Ankle Mobility

B

Foam Roller Anterior Tibialis Lacrosse Ball Lateral Calves Foot

Limited Hip Mobility

C

Lacrosse Ball Glute medius Front Quad Posterior Hip with Long Leg Posterior Adductor on box

Limited T-spine Mobility

D

Lacrosse Ball Inner Shoulder Blade Chest on Wall Posterior Shoulder

Mobility

E

Wall Ankle Mobility (toes on wall) 5/each side Half-Kneeling Quad Mobilization 8/each side Quadruped Posterior Hip Mobilization 8/each side Lateral Kneeling Adductor Mobility 8/each side Rock Back Thoracic Rotation 8/each side Squat to Reach 8 Lateral Squat 8/each side Stiff-Legged Deadlift w/ PVC Row 8

Locomotion

F

*25 yards/drill Butt Kickers High Knee Skips Side shuffle* Long Stride Carioca* Back Pedal 25-yard Build-up Backward Run 25-yard Build up *25 yards per direction

G

15-yard Sprint (side Standing Open-Up Start)

2 x 2

H1

Low Box Shuffling

2 x 2

H2

Alternate MiniBand Knees Out

2 x 16

I1

Vertical Jump

2 x 5

I2

Side Standing Med Ball Shotput

2 x 10

I3

Glute Bridge

2 x 4

J1

Dumbbell Split Squat

3 x 10

J2

Dumbbell Chest Press

3 x 5

K1

Slideboard Hamstring Curl

2 x 8

K2

Incline Suspended Row (Neutral Grip)

2 x 8

K3

Half-Kneeling Belly Press

2 x 16

L

75-yard Tempo Run

1 x 10

Cool Down

M

(3-5 Breaths cycles per stretch) Bent Knee Calves stretch Rear Foot Elevated Quad Stretch Lying 90-90 Knee Hug Stretch Lying Posterior Adductor Stretch Cross-body Lat Stretch 90 degree Pec Stretch 90-90 5-10-5 Breathing (in Max Hip Flexion)

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

Soft Tissue Work

A

Foam Roller Routine Calve Adductors Front Quad Lateral Quad Glutes Inner Shoulder Blade Outer Shoulder Blade

Limited Ankle Mobility

B

Foam Roller Anterior Tibialis Lacrosse Ball Lateral Calves Foot

Limited Hip Mobility

C

Lacrosse Ball Glute medius Front Quad Posterior Hip with Long Leg Posterior Adductor on box

Limited T-spine Mobility

D

Lacrosse Ball Inner Shoulder Blade Chest on Wall Posterior Shoulder

Mobility

E

Wall Ankle Mobility (toes on wall) 5/each side Half-Kneeling Quad Mobilization 8/each side Quadruped Posterior Hip Mobilization 8/each side Lateral Kneeling Adductor Mobility 8/each side Rock Back Thoracic Rotation 8/each side Squat to Reach 8 Lateral Squat 8/each side Stiff-Legged Deadlift w/ PVC Row 8

Locomotion

F

*25 yards/drill Butt Kickers High Knee Skips Side shuffle* Long Stride Carioca* Back Pedal 25-yard Build-up Backward Run 25-yard Build up *25 yards per direction

G

15-yard Sprint (2-point start)

2 x 2

H1

Side Shuffle

2 x 2

H2

Alternate MiniBand Knees Out

2 x 16

I1

1-Leg Forward Hurdle Hop

2 x 10

I2

Overhead Med Ball Floor Slam

2 x 5

I3

Glute Bridge

2 x 4

J1

Dumbbell Stiff-Legged Deadlift

3 x 5

J2

Standing 1 Arm Cable Row Neutral Grip

3 x 10

K1

Dumbbell Split Squat

2 x 16

K2

Incline Push-up

2 x 8

K3

Half-Kneeling Cable Chop

2 x 16

L

Jump Rope (Pogo Hop Emphasis)

1 x 10

Cool Down

M

(3-5 Breaths cycles per stretch) Bent Knee Calves stretch Rear Foot Elevated Quad Stretch Lying 90-90 Knee Hug Stretch Lying Posterior Adductor Stretch Cross-body Lat Stretch 90 degree Pec Stretch 90-90 5-10-5 Breathing (in Max Hip Flexion)

Saturday
Week 1 Day 7

Soft Tissue Work

A

Foam Roller Routine Calve Adductors Front Quad Lateral Quad Glutes Inner Shoulder Blade Outer Shoulder Blade

Limited Ankle Mobility

B

Foam Roller Anterior Tibialis Lacrosse Ball Lateral Calves Foot

Limited Hip Mobility

C

Lacrosse Ball Glute medius Front Quad Posterior Hip with Long Leg Posterior Adductor on box

Limited T-spine Mobility

D

Lacrosse Ball Inner Shoulder Blade Chest on Wall Posterior Shoulder

Mobility

E

Wall Ankle Mobility (toes on wall) 5/each side Half-Kneeling Quad Mobilization 8/each side Quadruped Posterior Hip Mobilization 8/each side Lateral Kneeling Adductor Mobility 8/each side Rock Back Thoracic Rotation 8/each side Squat to Reach 8 Lateral Squat 8/each side Stiff-Legged Deadlift w/ PVC Row 8

Locomotion

F

*25 yards/drill Butt Kickers High Knee Skips Side shuffle* Long Stride Carioca* Back Pedal 25-yard Build-up Backward Run 25-yard Build up *25 yards per direction

G

Tempo Run*

Cool Down

H

(3-5 Breaths cycles per stretch) Bent Knee Calves stretch Rear Foot Elevated Quad Stretch Lying 90-90 Knee Hug Stretch Lying Posterior Adductor Stretch Cross-body Lat Stretch 90 degree Pec Stretch 90-90 5-10-5 Breathing (in Max Hip Flexion)

Coach
coach-avatar Kevin Neeld

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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The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Anthony DeAngelo

Philadelphia Flyers

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!"

verified-athlete-avatar Steven Kampfer

Boston Bruins

Verified Athlete

"Working with Kevin for three seasons in Boston was the best thing that happened in my career."

verified-athlete-avatar Meghan Duggan

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."

verified-athlete-avatar Amanda Kessel

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."

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