Articles:
The Importance of Conditioning for Goalies - Brad Handley
The goaltender is the most specialized and most difficult position in hockey and as such it requires the biggest commitment to fitness. The physical demands of playing goal require a very specialized conditioning program....Click here for complete article.
Power – The Essential Athletic Requirement
Last article we discussed the importance of off ice conditioning, its elements, and how important they are to the performance of a goaltender. So now we’ll take a more in depth look at one of the most crucial elements that is required of every athlete – Power....
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Future hockey options - where to play?
Many parents and athletes often ask me, “What is the best route for my son/daughter to take in hockey?” The answer is not a simple one a s there are many questions to factor in when making this decision. Click here for complete article.
In Season Conditioning
Now that the hockey season is underway, its time for all that preparation you’ve put in over the summer to pay off. Click here for complete article.
Trainers Tips
There are a lot of little ways to make sure you get the best performance from yourself and those little ways can add up to have a huge impact. So here are a few random, small tips that I’ve learned over the years, most of which I’ll admit to having learned from others as we all try to share ideas. Click here for complete article.
Interview with Daren Machesney
Rather than have me talk about conditioning for this contribution, I thought we’d get inside the mind of a pro goalie and get some of his thoughts on conditioning. So I put in a call to a friend of mine I’ve worked with, Daren Machesney. Click here for complete article.
