Hockey Training Podcast

I've been training for about 25 years and working with hockey players for about 15. I jotted down a few nuggets I've picked up that I think will help hockey players and parents. I talk about the "hockey" program that made me slower as a teenager, why you're never too young or too old to start, the muscles most players never think to train, and the lesson I think matters most of all. To train with me, visit HockeyTraining.com/programs

Strong ankles play a huge role in how well a hockey player skates, but they're often overlooked in training. In this episode, I talk about why ankle strength matters, what muscle groups help create a strong and stable ankle, and which exercises players can use to improve skating power, edge control, and stability. To train with us, visit HockeyTraining.com/programs

Breaking down why men's leaguers lose their first step as they get older, and why most guys are training in a way that won't actually fix it. The short answer comes down to fast-twitch muscle fibers (the ones responsible for explosive movement). As you age, they shrink and weaken faster than everything else. And the way most adults train, they're not doing much to slow that down. I also get into why Men's League Domination '26 was built the way it was, and how Coach Tim's Speed Accelerator system specifically targets the explosiveness that matters most on the ice.

Puck Panic is that instinct to get rid of the puck the second any pressure comes. And why it's the real reason so many players struggle to make reads and decisions in games. When your hands are automatic, your brain is free to play. Join the 7-Day Top-Hand Challenge: https://hockeytraining.com/tophand

The season's winding down and I know what a lot of parents are already thinking: spring hockey, development skates, summer camps. Before you start filling up the calendar, hear me out. In this episode, I talk about what players should actually be doing when the season ends, and why the first move isn't more ice. I get into the injury side of things (what doctors are seeing in young hockey players right now is genuinely alarming), why guys like Celebrini, Bedard, and McDavid all spent their off-seasons on rollerblades and playing other sports, and where the real speed and power gains actually come from. If you're a parent trying to figure out the right plan for this summer, or a player who wants to come back noticeably better next season, this one's for you.