The Hockey Strength Podcast

Networking, Getting Let Go, And Career Growth Strategies with Justin Roethlingshoefer

Episode #84 of the Hockey Strength Podcast is a little different. Justin and I decided to hit record in medias res of our conversation.

 

Learn more about Justin and Own It at justownit.co

 

See the full show notes and more at hockeystrengthandconditioning.com. 

The Mindfulness Episode With Mike Stacey

On episode #83 of The Hockey Strength Podcast Mike Stacey is back to talk about mindfulness in training.

We discuss:

- What is mindfulness

- Why it's important

- How we can encourage and teach mindfulness in a weight room setting.

Read Mike's article "Mindful Cueing In Training."

For all the show notes including links to resources discussed, head over to hockeystrengthandconditioning.com. 

Scott Caulfield on Returning From Injury, Building a Rink, And Getting Involved With The NSCA

On episode #82 of The Hockey Strength Podcast, Scott Caulfield joins the show.

Coach Caulfield is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Colorado College. He directs the oversight, development, and management of individual and group strength and conditioning programs for all student-athletes participating in the College's two Division I programs (Men's Ice Hockey & Women's Soccer) and 15 Division III programs.

He has been involved in fitness and athletics for more than two decades, including his position at the NSCA from 2011-2019. He utilized those 20+ years of "under the bar"​ lifting and coaching experience in a variety of different roles in support of the NSCA's mission as the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning.

 

In this episode we discuss:

• Scott’s role at Colorado College
• His upcoming presentation at the Vermont NSCA Clinic, “Coming Back From Surgery to Coach and/or Play.”
• The BRAND NEW rink at Colorado College with a weight room inside.
• His continued involvement with the NSCA. He’s running for the Nomination Committee. If you’re an NSCA member, YOU CAN GO VOTE FOR SCOTT HERE.
• What exactly the NSCA does, and how you can help out with the NSCA in any capacity.
• Scott’s favorite beach-body exercise (google Scott Caulfield Arm Farm).

 

VOTE FOR SCOTT HERE.

 

Reach out to Scott on Instagram (@coachcaulfield).

At-Home Programming with Ryan Garrow

On Episode #81 of the Hockey Strength Podcast Ryan Garrow joins the show. Ryan is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont. He oversees programming for all varsity teams, including, of course, men’s and women’s ice hockey.

 

We discuss:

• How he used a survey as the basis for his at-home program with all teams.
• The components of the SMC men’s ice hockey program.
• How to be creative with exercises when athletes are training at home.
• Ryan’s 10-year path to becoming the head strength and conditioning coach at St. Michael’s College.

 

Be sure to check out the site to see the St. Mikes Men’s hockey phase 1 at-home program. You can check that out here.

 

You can connect with Ryan on Instagram (@purpleknights_strength) or email him at coachgarrow@gmail.com.

Change of Direction and Training Principles with Dr. Michelle Boland

On Episode #80 of the Hockey Strength Podcast, Dr. Michelle Boland joins the show.

Michelle Boland is a strength and conditioning coach, speaker, and consultant who helps fellow trainers optimize their performance knowledge and coaching skills. She's the owner of Michelle Boland Training. Previously she was a strength and conditioning coach at the NCAA Division 1 level, working with a nationally ranked top 5 Women’s Ice Hockey team, a nationally ranked top 10 Men’s Ice Hockey team. Michelle recently created an online and group course called Strategy to support trainers in optimizing the performance of their athletes.

You can also find her on Instagram @dr.michelleboland

In this episode we discuss:

- Michelle's training principles and how she developed them

- The elements of changing direction in hockey and how to train for it off the ice.

(You can read Michelle's article on that here.)

 

As always, thank you for listening. Check out hockeystrengthandconditioning.com for more.

Brian Sipotz on Maintaining a Thriving Business in Uncertain Times

We couldn't keep Brian away, and he joins us back for episode #79 of the Hockey Strength Podcast. We talk about:

- Brian's playing career (4 years of NCAA, 400 AHL GP's, 1 Calder Cup)

- How his brick and mortar business has thrived through the uncertainty of lockdown.

- What he learned in his years running hockeystrengthandconditioning.com, and his gracious send-off to the Hockey Strength faithful.

- Interviewing/Networking advice and stories (we kept the juiciest one out, but it will surface).

You can reach Brian at brian@advantagestrength.com, on Instagram @advantagestrength, and advantagestrength.com. 

Developing a Vision and Identity with Justin Roethlingshoefer

On Episode #78 of the Hockey Strength Podcast, I talk with a longtime friend and contributor to the site, Justin Roethlingshoefer. Justin has launched out into the private sector with his coaching company Own It, where he collaborates with a team of coaches to help athletes and professionals achieve fulfillment in all areas of life.

In this episode we discuss:

- How coaches can reframe their thinking to develop multiple streams of income.

- Why finding your "why," has been become cliché (because it's super important).

- Why players should expand their identity beyond what they do on the ice.

- An overview of the eight pillars of Own It.

You can read Justin's first article for the site for free, and his latest article Own Your Network only at hockeystrengthandconditioning.com.

 

Devan McConnell on Transitioning to the NHL

On episode #77 of the Hockey Strength Podcast, we sit down with Devan McConnell, the Director of Performance Science and Reconditioning with the New Jersey Devils.

We discuss:

- Devan's role with the team, from data collection to working with injured players.

- His collaboration with the entire hockey performance department in New Jersey

- How he balances limited time for training and attacking the "one percent" despite a condensed schedule and hectic travel.

- Why building relationships is paramount for strength coaches.

- How Devan inspired a college hockey team to read books and write papers.

- Devan's recommended reading.

You can find links to resources (including his book on applied sports science) in the show notes at hockeystrengthandconditioning.com

Handing Off to David Rosales

On Episode #75 of the Hockey Strength Podcast, we're sharing a special announcement.

 

After almost 12 months of hibernation, HSC is in new hands and being re-released into the wild. 

 

Check out this episode to discover

1. What the hell happened

2. Who's taking over

3. What can you expect from the new, refreshed HSC

4. How to get back on board

 

I'll be handing off the hosting duties so the new coach-of-the-coaches, David Rosales. I can say without a doubt that hosting this show has been one of the best opportunities and most valuable learning experiences of my entire life. 

 

So to those of you who listen, subscribe, and support hockeystrengthandconditioning.com, I thank you with great gratitude, and I'm excited for you to experience what David will be bringing to you in the coming years. 

 

David, you take it from here. 

In-Season Business with Doug Crashley

Today we talk with Doug Crashley of Crash Conditioning in Calgary, AB. In this super-sized episode we talk about the cyclicality of having a hockey business... crushed in the summer, quiet in the winter. Crash has some interesting ways to manage himself, hit team, and his business throughout the year.