The Hockey Strength Podcast

Pushing Your Limits and Living a Meaningful Life With Peter Twist

On this episode of the hockey strength podcast, David is joined by the strength coach, author, and pioneer in the S&C space (and one of the first ever NHL strength coaches), Peter Twist.

Coach Twist shares his climb from graduate student to the NHL, discussing some of his unconventional mentors, and ow they helped him develop his own perspectives on leadership, athletic development and life.

He shares how periodization should allow athletes to chase long-term goals, while also keeping the sights set on game-day performance, and the diamond periodization Coach Twist uses.

Coach Twist shows explains how the current conception of "functional training" does not exactly mesh with the intended purpose behind the functional training philosophy. 

To round out the show, Peter provides a very brief overview of the many different projects he is currently working on in an attempt to share his wealth of knowledge and help others live a healthful, fulfilling life. 

For the Links to everything discussed, head to the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com

 

On Ice Return to Play (and speaking multiple languages) with Stephane Gervais

In this episode, David is joined by Stephane Gervais from the Laval Rocket (Montreal Canadiens, AHL). 

Stephane and David discuss Stephane's experiences in Europe, and how speaking French has helped him as a coach, especially in the unique market of professional hockey in Quebec.

 

He then discusses the various challenges he faced during his first year as a head strength coach in the AHL and the innovative solutions he utilized to move past them. 

 

The bulk of the conversation centers on the rehabilitation process, touching on Stephane's recent presentation at the SCAPH + IHPS conference.

 

Stephane lays out the big rocks of his return to play protocol and provides on-ice strategies that can be easily implemented when bringing a player back from injury.  

 

For the Links to everything discussed, including the link to the full presentation, head to the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com

Data, Dogs, and Ankle Training with Tim Lebbossiere

In this episode, David chats with Tim Lebbossiere, the Assistant Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins. 

 

Tim and David open the podcast by touching on Tim's recent promotion to the big club, and expands on the differences between the AHL and NHL.

 

David then shifts the conversation to Tim's recent Instagram posts outlining his thoughts on ankle and lower leg training for hockey players.

 

Tim lets us see behind the curtain as he walks through his decision-making and implementation process for new training ideas.

 

Speaking of data... Tim goes on to share some nuggets from his recent presentation at the IHPS, "Data Driven Approach, From Collection to Decision Making." 

 

Before closing up, the two talk books, money, and dogs. David puts Tim on the spot asking how being a dog dad impacts his coaching career.

 

For the Links to everything discussed, head to the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com  

 

Goalie Training, Performance Philosophy, and Continuing Education with Devan McConnell

In this episode, David Rosales and Mike Potenza are joined by Devan McConnell, the High Performance Director of the Arizona Coyotes.

Devan opens the discussion by expanding on his article where he outlined his warm-up protocol for goalies, touching on how he thinks about goalie training more broadly.

Then, they discuss how Devan's overall coaching philosophy and how it evolved, from his early time as a strength coach up to the NHL, which he'll be discussing further at the International Hockey Performance Summit this June.

Finally, Devan shares how he continues to learn and improve, in particular, why he reads and learns from sources outside strength and conditioning.  

For links to everything discussed, head to the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com.

From Group Fitness to the NHL with Joel Jackson

On this episode of the Hockey Strength Podcast David and Mike are joined by Edmonton Oilers assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Joel Jackson. 

 

During this episode:

- How Joel got his start in the fitness industry. 

- His experience as a college Strength and Conditioning Coach. 

- The transition from college to the NHL. 

- Some of the new equipment that he has access to since joining the Oilers.

- Advice for young professionals in the industry. 

- His thoughts on the recent Machine Gun Kelly album and the current state of punk music (very important). 

 

You can find links to everything discussed at the official website of SCAPH prohockeystrength.com

The Path of an NHL Strength Coach with Mike Potenza

For episode #1 of the 2021-2022 hockey season, David Rosales interviews SCAPH president, co-host (normally) of the podcast, and Director of Strength and Conditioning of the San Jose Sharks, Mike Potenza.

 

David and Mike take this conversation in a free-ranging, meandering fashion and touch on...

- What it takes to become an NHL strength coach

- Mike's biggest educational experiences

- The moment he knew he wanted to pursue the S&C field

- How he continually improves as a coach 

- Advice to young coaches

...and more.

 

You can find links to everything discussed at the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com

Old School Training with Peter Renzetti

On episode #111 of the Hockey Strength Podcast Peter "Renzo" Renzetti joins the show. Coach Renzo, a self-proclaimed “old-school” coach, is a 40-year strength and conditioning veteran. He was the long-time strength coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Renzo currently serves teams and athletes who seek him out in the Toronto area.

We discuss...

What he's learned from everyone from Louie Simmons to Pavel Datsyuk.

The "5-10-5 Rule" for coaching teams

The importance of strength and his overarching philosophy

His periodization plan for hockey... and much more.

 

You can find links to everything discussed at the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com

Should Hockey Players Learn How to Run with Rich Hesketh

On episode #110 of the Hockey Strength Podcast and episode #12 of the SCAPH Alumni Series, Rich Hesketh joins the show. 

Rich served as the strength and conditioning coach for the Calgary Flames for 19 seasons from 1995-2014. Before that he was on the Canadian National Track and Field team. He was the 1988 Canadian Decathlon Champion and 4-time indoor combined events national Champion. He also coached track and field for 17 years with the University of Calgary Dinos and the Calgary Spartans Track & Field Club. Rich was a consultant for NIKE Hockey Conditioning programs for 6 years currently contributes to hockey training projects for Under Armour. Currently he’s the athletic development coach for the University of Calgary Dinos men’s and women’s basketball.

In this episode we discuss:

How his track background helped Rich as an S&C coach...

The crucial offseason thought exercise for S&C coaches....

How he came to work with Nike (hint: Jerome Iginla had something to do with it).

Rich's website: richhesketh.com

Rich on Instagram: rich.hesketh

Rich on Twitter: @richhesketh

Links to show notes and more at prohockeystrength.com

The Coordinator Episode with Mike Bahn

On episode #109 of the Hockey Strength Podcast, and episode #11 of the SCAPH Alumni Series, Mike Bahn joins the show to chat with Mike Potenza and David Rosales.

Now working as a consultant in the private sector to various teams and organizations, Mike Bahn is a strength and conditioning coach with experience across multiple sports. Most recently, Mike worked as the strength and conditioning coordinator for US Ski and Snowboard, leading a team of coaches at USSA’s Center of Excellence training facility. Prior to the USSA, he spent seven years at the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes where he was also the strength and conditioning coordinator. He has also worked as the minor league strength and conditioning coordinator for MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks.

 

You can find Mike on his website, HMMR Media, Twitter (@MikeBahn), and LinkedIn.

 

Read the full show notes to this episode at the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com 

 

Winning in the Playoffs and Working with Special Forces with Paul Goldberg

On episode #108 of the Hockey Strength Podcast and episode #10 of the SCAPH Alumni Series, Mike Potenza and David Rosales are joined by Paul Goldberg.

Paul currently serves as the human performance program coordinator for the 10th Special Forces Groups (Airborne) at Fort Carson, Colorado. In addition to a strength and conditioning coach, he is also a registered dietician.

Prior to the US Army, he was the strength and conditioning coach of the Colorado Avalanche from 1999 until the late 2000s, winning a Stanley Cup in 2001.

In this episode, we discuss his time in Colorado, what it takes to win in the playoffs, how his dietician background has served him well in many jobs, and more.

You can find links to everything discussed and show notes at the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com