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The Importance of In-Season Training for Hockey Players
Strength and conditioning is critical to the success of hockey players at all levels. Athletes will spend time in the off-season increasing speed, power, strength, endurance, and agility, as well as, rehabbing injuries. Considerable amounts of time and resources are spent in these endeavors. Unfortunately, many players end up wasting these efforts during the season.…
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Interview with Dallas Star’s Defenceman Sheldon Souray
Listen to Dallas Star’s Defenceman Sheldon Souray, as he discusses the upcoming season in Dallas, the benefits of training with Dr. Chad Moreau, the differences between in-season and off-season workouts, and the role proper training and nutrition plays in maximizing your potential as a hockey player. For more information on dry-land training click the link,…
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FOCUSTRAINING, Dealing with PRESSURE By Dr. Jason Galea
The composition of an elite athlete is both complex and unique. Each athlete must posses certain physical and mental attributes, based upon what is required of them during competition. Often, the composition of an athlete can be referred to as that of an “Iceberg”. This is to say – there is more to the athlete…
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Get More Speed in Your Game, Part II
The key to increased speed is less contact time with the ground or ice due to a more powerful sprinting action. As simple as this statement is, athletes will spend most of their training time on increasing speed. Team sports such as hockey make heavy demands on sprint capabilities. The truly great players are able…