#44 - Coach A & Gards | Vegas Trip, 28 Offseason Tips, and OHL Playoffs
Description
In Episode 43 of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A & Gards are back with a packed episode that covers it all—from a wild trip to Vegas to 28 actionable offseason tips every hockey player should hear. Whether you're a junior player gearing up for your next season or a parent looking to support your athlete, this episode is full of practical takeaways.
We also break down the OHL Playoffs—what we’ve seen so far, standout performances, and what it takes to perform when everything’s on the line.
🔥 In this episode:
✅ Behind-the-scenes from the Vegas trip
✅ 28 Offseason Tips to help you level up
✅ The mindset & preparation required in the OHL Playoffs
✅ Training habits that separate good from great
This one is full of laughs, lessons, and insights from two guys who live in the trenches of hockey development.
28 Days, 28 Tips & 28 Ways to Help Your Young Athlete Improve
We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.
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The Hosts
Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle
From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life’s lessons. I’ve been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.
Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.
Coach Ryan (Gards)
Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he’s a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland’s Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.
Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a “Top 100 Leaf of All Time.”
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Gary Roberts Performance hosts this podcast. If you’re looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player.
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