Hockey Training: Become A Better Hockey Player

In Episode 60 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan answers the commonly asked question: How hard should hockey players be training? Naturally, this is a complicated question that depends largely on the time of year you ask this. Listen to this episode to learn how hard you should be training in-season, post-season, off-season, and pre-season. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 59 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan lays out in very clear terms exactly what you should be eating before bed and why you should be doing it. Remember -- You aren't what you can do, you only are what you can recover from. Eat this meal every night before bed to maximize your recovery to maximize your hockey performance! If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 58 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan will helps you towards your fat loss goals with the top 5 tips for safe and effective weight loss. Fat loss is the EASIEST possible thing you can do to get both faster and more conditioned at the same time. Use these 5 immediately actionable strategies to blast through your fat loss plateaus and start becoming a better hockey player today! If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 57 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan will helps you towards your muscle building goals with the top 7 tips for functional muscle mass gain. Gaining weight is important, but, gaining the RIGHT kind of weight is far more important if you want to be the best hockey player you can be. Use these 7 immediately actionable strategies to blast through your muscle gaining plateaus and start getting stronger today! If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 56 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan will shed some light on the often neglected component of strength and conditioning -- Neck training. Neck training isn't just beneficial for preventing concussions, it can also improve total body strength and development. Don't believe me? Listen to this episode to find out how the nervous system fits in here and you'll be convinced that you need to start neck training this week. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 55 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan will gives you his top tips to get more out of your youth athletes dryland work In this information packed episode you will gain knowledge on how youth programming is different than adult programming and be given many tips to improve motivation for the whole group. Beyond this, you will discover how some of the most simple games are still wildly effective (and fun!) for hockey performance goals. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 54 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan will gives you his top recommendations for what you should eat on busy days. No stone is left unturned in this episode as you'll gain insight on fast food options, protein bars, smoothies, and even convenience stores. Don't miss today's episode because you never know when you'll be stuck in a bind and need to make the best of your current situation. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 53 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan will catch you up with the research on how you should be training to become a better hockey player. Everything in the strength and conditioning world is a cost-benefit analysis, and when it comes to taking your sets right to failure, there is more cost than there is benefit. Tune in to today's episode and find out how training to failure can actually make you SLOWER in the long run. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 52 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan talks about (ok, rants about) some of the myths associated with weight training and hockey. Many hockey players think that weight training can hold back their athleticism and mobility so they are afraid to do certain powerlifting or bodybuilding movements. Today, I want to provide you the TRUTH about what the real science has to say so that you can maximize your potential out on the ice. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 51 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan talks about the two movement patterns you need to know to become a faster skater. Many hockey players think they are stuck with the speed they have been given, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Speed is a trainable quality, and if you listen to this short episode you will be on the fast-track to becoming an all-around faster hockey player. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Skills Accelerator VIP program here: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

Coach Dan dissects the differences between rehearsal-based agility and reactive-based agility. Many hockey players stay "stuck" in rehearsal based programs, yet your mind is equally as pivotal in an on-ice setting and this is only trained through reactive-based drills. Listen to this short episode and learn the two best drills for reactive training that you can add to your hockey training toolkit today. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Training VIP Program and let's dominate!

Coach Dan talks about the fear of failure in hockey and how you can overcome it to reach your next level of performance. Many of us suffer going through "ruts" in our performance, this feeds the fear of failure and this weed will grow if you don't take action to stop it. Listen to this short episode now because if you suffer from pre-game anxiety this will be an absolute game changer for you. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the Hockey Training VIP Membership and let's dominate!

Coach Dan walks you through what an entire off-season should look like. Pen and paper out for this one! You will learn how many phases you should do, how those phases should be structured, and the exact periodization order in which we do things here at HockeyTraining.com to get the best results for our hockey athletes. If you want a "done for you" off-season hockey training program that you can use right away to become a better player this year, check out the brand new Off-Season Domination 2019 program now: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

Coach Dan provides you with the 8-Part list you NEED to know about making your hockey training programs. Why? Because there is a HUGE difference between training and hockey training. In this quick episode, you will learn all about what makes a hockey training program truly specific and what exactly you need to know to create on-ice results. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can combine with this episodes tactics to optimize your performance, head over to our website and join our Hockey Training VIP Program.

Coach Dan provides you with one of the biggest tips you could ever receive in your speed training. Why? Because it's the most common mistake we have ever seen at HockeyTraining.com -- and it's time this style of training ends today. In this quick episode you will learn all about what makes a speed program truly specific for hockey performance and just how much transfer you can expect to see from the gym to your on-ice speed. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can combine with this episodes tactics to optimize your performance, head over to Hockey Training and hop on a Hockey Training Program now: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

In Episode 45 of the HockeyTraining.com podcast Coach Dan answers the super popular question of: "Should Hockey Players Do CrossFit?" In this quick episode, you will learn all about what makes a strength and conditioning program truly specific for hockey performance and just how much transfer you can expect to see from the gym to your on-ice performance. If you want a "done for you" hockey training program that you can combine with this episodes tactics to optimize your performance, head over to Hockey Training and hop on a Hockey Training Program now: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program

Coach Dan dives deep into the calories in vs. calories out equation and provides insight on: Are Calories the most important factor in nutrition? Do calories not matter at all so long as I am eating the right foods? How can I calculate my calories to drop body fat or gain muscle mass? ...and much more! Listen up closely, this could be the episode that really changes the game for you If you want to optimize your performance on the ice and start dominating every shift you play, head over to Hockey Training and hop on the VIP Membership: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program/

Coach Dan discusses the relevant research behind the safety and effectiveness of youth hockey training. In modern times, so many parents and coaches know how valuable youth hockey training can be, but just don't have the confidence and clarity yet on exactly how they should approach to so they are being maximally beneficial and safe at the same time. By the end of this episode, you will know exactly what the research says and be provided with rock-solid guidelines to move forward with. If you want to optimize your performance on the ice and start dominating every shift you play, head over to Hockey Training and hop on the VIP Membership: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program/

Coach Dan dives into the science of general vs. specific warm up strategies for hockey players. Fact is, so many hockey athletes (and even their coaches) just "wing" the warm-up, but it's as important to the process as anything else. Warm ups have existed in sports science for decades for a reason, they improve performance and reduce injury risk -- but only if you do them right! If you want to optimize your performance on the ice and start dominating every shift you play, head over to Hockey Training and hop on the VIP Membership: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program/

Coach Dan dives into a complex yet necessary conversation that the listeners need to hear regarding speed vs. conditioning. Fact is, both hockey coaches and hockey players make a crucial mistake when designing their workouts and programs that actually make them SLOWER over time as opposed to faster. Beyond this, learn the most important training principle behind your speed training that will translate out to your on-ice performance all game long, even when you're tired. If you want to optimize your performance on the ice and start dominating every shift you play, head over to Hockey Training and hop on the VIP Membership: https://www.hockeytraining.com/vip-program/