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Although a lot of people think that power training is reserved for athletes trying to perform at their peak, adults also need to train for power. In our context, power (force over time) is essentially training to be more athletic. An athletic person is able to respond to and absorb fast moving forces more effectively. … Continue reading Power Training for Adults

This March, my fifth and final season of junior hockey with the Vermont Lumberjacks ended. Reflecting on this journey, I’ve thought a lot about a lot about my teammates, numbering in the hundreds. The relationships we shared and the memories made are at top of my mind. But I’ve also thought about the habits and … Continue reading Reflections on a Junior Hockey Career Part 1: Patterns of Successful Players

Note: I re-wrote this article for hockeystrengthandconditioning.com. The writing is way better (obviously I'm so much better at this shit now) and the lessons easier to takeaway. So, just go read this over there. I was incredibly lucky help my hockey team more than just on the ice this year. I think my biggest role … Continue reading What I Learned Training My Own Hockey Team

Going to college has become a big, expensive decision that most families are automatically saying yes to. Anytime we see decisions as large as this without questioning it we should pause and reconsider. As Mark Twain said, “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” There … Continue reading Why College Is Overrated And You Should Take a Year Off

With more organized youth activities and the rise of technology, unstructured free time has come more and more out of children's lives. Many have lost the time to explore their environment and their authentic interests, or if they have time they use it to excessively play video games. They aren’t throwing bouncy balls off the … Continue reading Play More Games – Why Unstructured Play Makes You a Better Athlete

Although every athlete is unique and must be coached differently, as I’ve worked with more and more people I’ve noticed patterns among different groups and demographics. With these patterns there are obviously exceptions. But, across the board these are some key elements to consider when working with a group of middle school boys. Why do … Continue reading Coaching Middle School Boys

Each day, week, month and year that goes by without growing in some manner to me is not time well spent. But going beyond that, if we don’t reflect on those lessons, we won’t be able to apply them. In today’s world with the access to information that we have knowledge is no longer power. … Continue reading What I’ve Learned Installment #3 – The Second Half of 2018

In The Art of Learning Josh Waitzkin tells how as a young chess master his strength was as a creative, offensive player. His style was among the likes of world champions Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov. To improve defensively, a coach made him study the great defensive players of the game, like Tigran Petrosian and … Continue reading Learn Karpov Through Kasparov

Last year I wrote an article talking about a common root cause of back pain. Since that time, I’ve worked with clients of all ages and demographics, and have consistently seen similar postural faults. From high schoolers, to active and sedentary adults, and now junior hockey players, the postural fault leading to low back pain, … Continue reading The Art of the Posterior Pelvic Tilt