We’re Back: Meet Our New Host, Coach Tim Lebbossiere
Release Date: 01/01/2025
We’re Back: Meet Our New Host, Coach Tim Lebbossiere
Hockey Performance Unleashed
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 🏒
Hockey Performance Unleashed
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 🏒
Hockey Performance Unleashed
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 🏒
Hockey Performance Unleashed
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 🏒
Hockey Performance Unleashed
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 🏒
Hockey Performance Unleashed
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!
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8 Weight Gaining Tips 🏒
Hockey Performance Unleashed
In this episode, I'm going to run through eight different effective weight gaining 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 add some lean mass to improve their hockey performance. Let's go! If you agree and you're ready to take your coaching to the next level, enroll in the Hockey Training Specialist course FAST because it's first come first serve:
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Practice vs. Game Performance 🏒
Hockey Performance Unleashed
In this episode, I'm going to provide recommendations for hockey players who consistently perform better in practices than they do in games. Almost always when I make recommendations in podcasts it is context specific to an audience. But, for this one, EVERYONE falls into the same bucket. Follow the guidelines provided so you get the best results and perform better than ever moving forward, 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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Should Hockey Players Train To Failure? 🏒
Hockey Performance Unleashed
In this episode, I'm going to provide recommendations for hockey players on whether or not they should train to failure. The research has grown tremendously in this area to formalize an idea now known as "effective reps" which clearly articulates that not all reps are created equal. Follow the guidelines provided so you get the best results possible 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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Tips For Hockey Motivation 🏒
Hockey Performance Unleashed
In this episode, I'm going to use a combination of tactics and storytelling to give you some great options to stay more motivated toward your goals. This isn't your typical "cheerleader" motivation talk. Instead, this is real stuff you can put to work today to become a better hockey player. Follow these rules and 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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- Power and explosive work should be emphasized year-round.
- Strength training has a longer residual effect than speed training.
- In-season conditioning should be tailored to ice time and player needs.
- Distance running may not be the best option for hockey players.
- Low-impact conditioning methods are preferable for hockey training.
- Goalies require different conditioning strategies than skaters.
- Speed work should be divided into acceleration, max velocity, and change of direction.
- Warm-ups should include mobility, activation, and neural activation components.
- Pregame lifting should focus on low volume to avoid fatigue.
- Individualized training is crucial for optimizing player performance.