Evolving Performance

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast , Kevin is joined by Mike Potenza , Director of High Performance for the San Jose Sharks. Mike oversees the strength and conditioning, nutrition, and medical staffs for both the Sharks and their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. He previously spent 16 years as the Sharks' head strength and conditioning coach and two years as Director of...

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast , Kevin is joined by Bill Hartman , a world-renowned physical therapist and co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST). Bill is the creator of the Unified Health and Performance Continuum Model, a principles-based framework that examines how the entire human system works together to manage forces and create movement. They explor...

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast, Kevin is joined by Coach Mike Boyle , one of the most respected and influential figures in strength and conditioning. Mike is the co-founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC) , a best-selling author, and a former coach for the Boston Bruins , Boston Red Sox , and U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team , among others. His decades of work w...

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast, Kevin is joined by Eric Cressey, Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees and President and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance. They delve into the importance of developing maximum strength for athletes and key characteristics of effective strength training methods. Eric discusses how to recognize when an athlete...

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast, Kevin is joined by Mike Robertson, President of Robertson Training Systems and co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST), named one of the top ten gyms in America by Men's Health. They explore the foundational principles of program design, individualizing training, and navigating the complexities of an athlete's care...

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast, Kevin is joined by clinical pharmacist, author, and metabolic health expert Jim LaValle to dive deep into the interconnected systems that underpin human health and performance. Jim introduces his “Five Triads” framework—an integrative approach that helps identify root causes of fatigue, poor recovery, gut dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances. Th...

In this episode, Brijesh Patel discusses the critical role that leadership, character, and daily habits play in athlete development and long-term success, including: What coaches are really evaluating during recruiting and playing time decisions Common behavioral red flags that predict performance and developmental issues How to develop athletes who can handle adversity and lead themselves and oth...

In this episode, Andrew Hauser discusses the significant impact respiratory training can have on both performance and recovery, including: The science of breathing and how the relationship between carbon dioxide and oxygen can impact performance  Specific breathing strategies to immediately impact short-term performance Longer-term adaptations to respiratory training Programming recommendations on...

In this episode, renowned hypertrophy expert Pat Davidson does a deep dive on building muscle, including: The required stimulus for hypertrophy – what is required for your body to put on muscle Key training considerations to maximize muscular development How the longstanding assumption that a specific hormonal response to training was required for building muscle may be misguided Special considera...

In this episode, Maria Mountain, who specializes in goalie-specific training for hockey, shares her insights on: What makes the goalie position unique from forwards and defensemen and the implications this has for off-ice training Why certain methods lead to goalies “over pushing” and getting out of position, and specific strategies to fix the issue The role of strength training for goalies, and i...

In this episode, Vicki Bendus shares incredible insights into speed training for hockey, including: Key findings from her research on identifying the most impactful physical factors and related off-ice tests for on-ice speed Speed profiling strategies to identify where a player ranks relative to their peers and what qualities they need to improve to maximize their speed Specific training strategie...

Welcome to episode 0 of the Evolving Performance Podcast! As a quick introduction, my name is Kevin Neeld, and I’m currently the Director of Performance for the Boston Bruins. Prior to working in pro hockey, I spent time with USA Hockey’s women’s national team, and as a director at a private sports training facility working with athletes across a wide range of levels and sports. In 2020, I got my...