Josh Levine: Fixing Youth Hockey for Better Development
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Josh Levine discusses the various challenges facing youth hockey, including scheduling inconsistencies, locker room issues, rising costs, and the importance of multi-sport participation. He emphasizes the need for better scheduling practices, the impact of overtraining, and the significance of foundational skills in young athletes. Levine advocates for gamifying skill development to enhance engagement and learning among younger players, while also addressing the misconceptions parents have about athletic development. Connect with Josh Levine: 📩 Contact: 📸 Instagram: 🔗 LinkedIn: ...
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Matt Kelly: Fix Your Hips, Boost Your Game
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Physiotherapist and biomechanist Matt Kelly discusses the complexities of hip and groin pain in hockey players. He breaks down the anatomy of the hip joint into five layers, explaining how each layer contributes to common injuries seen in athletes. Matt emphasizes the importance of assessing hip pain through a layered approach, considering factors above and below the hip joint. He also shares insights on lifestyle behaviors, strength training strategies for young athletes, and the significance of movement competency. The conversation further explores hip strength ratios, alternative testing...
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Matt Korthuis: Mastering the Mental Game for Hockey Excellence
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Tim Lebbossiere interviews Matt Korthuis, a former professional hockey player turned mental performance coach. They discuss the importance of mental training in sports, particularly in hockey, and how it can significantly impact players' confidence and performance. Matt shares strategies for building confidence through self-awareness, positive self-talk, and visualization techniques. He emphasizes the need for consistency in mental training, likening it to physical training, and highlights the role of meditation in enhancing focus and presence during games. The conversation also touches on the...
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Maria Mountain: Optimizing Goalie Training
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Tim Lebbossiere sits down with Maria Mountain, an esteemed exercise physiologist and goalie training consultant, to explore what it takes to excel in the crease. They dive into the key attributes of successful goalies, the critical role of consistent training, and best practices for optimizing in-season goalie development. Maria offers expert insights on building strength from the inside out, addressing the unique conditioning requirements of goalies, and tailoring training programs to individual needs. The discussion highlights the importance of mobility and stability in a goalie’s...
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We’re Back: Meet Our New Host, Coach Tim Lebbossiere
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In this debut episode, we’re thrilled to welcome new podcast host Coach Tim Lebbossiere, Assistant Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins. Coach Tim kicks things off by introducing himself, answering listener questions, and sharing his expert insights into hockey performance. He offers a glimpse into his coaching style and training methodologies, emphasizing the year-round importance of power and explosive work. Listeners will also gain actionable advice on in-season conditioning, structuring speed training, and optimizing pregame warm-ups to ensure peak on-ice...
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Hockey Groin Performance Test 🏒
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In this episode, I'm going to give you a science-backed hockey groin performance test that you can use to see where you measure up! This is a great tool that can be used to identify if you need to make changes to your programs design for more injury prevention, better edgework, and more powerful crossovers. Lean on the REAL science here and let's make sure you crush it this year. Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out and let's get started!
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Confidence When Getting Called Up 🏒
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In this episode, I'm going to answer the question "Hey Coach, I got called up but I'm nervous. How can I be more confident playing up a level?" It's natural to have a little anxiety in these scenarios, but there's three truths you need to understand that I know will boost your confidence immediately. Lean on my coaching experience here and let's make sure you create a big impact. Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out and let's get started!
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Hockey Is Your Job 🏒
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In this episode, I'm going to breakdown how viewing hockey as you would your job completely changes your outlook on what you need to do to get better. When I was playing hockey as a teenager I had a part time job at McDonalds, knowing what I know now I would have treated the two exactly the same. Lean on my experience here and let's discuss the foundation four behind this concept and why it will up your game on the ice. Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out and let's get started!
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Hockey-Specific Acceleration 🏒
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In this episode, I'm going to breakdown how to translate dryland training to maximize your first-step quickness on the ice. Your ability to accelerate is one of the key performance predictors for elite hockey performance, so, pen and paper out for this one! Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out and let's get started!
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8 Fat Loss Tips 🏒
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In this episode, I'm going to run through eight different effective fat loss strategies for hockey players. This one will completely avoid any form of calorie and macronutrient counting, so it's perfect for any youth hockey players who need to drop some body fat to improve their hockey performance. Let's go! Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out and let's get started!
info_outlineIn this episode, I'm going to run through eight different effective fat loss strategies for hockey players.
This one will completely avoid any form of calorie and macronutrient counting, so it's perfect for any youth hockey players who need to drop some body fat to improve their hockey performance.
Let's go!
Want access to the best Off-Season Programming? Then what are you waiting for, join the team! Check out www.hockeytraining.com/programs and let's get started!