The High Performance Hockey Podcast

How far has strength & conditioning gone in the past 20 years? Here with me today is Sean Skahan, owner of Skahan Sport Conditioning with 20+ years of high performance under his belt! We'll speak about Sean's 2 decades worth of experience within the NHL and the strength & conditioning landscape as a whole. Sean reflects on his journey, going from an elite college setting to now owning + running a...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The impact of A Coach's Guide to Strength Development on coaches. Expert advice for young practitioners and coaches. The deeper fundamentals behind strength & conditioning. How to build a coaching culture for long term growth.   Resources + Links: Follow Stu on Instagram | @fingermash Follow Jordan on Instagram | @jordanstrength Learn more at https://www.jordanstre...

What does it take to build a sports performance department out of bare-bones? Our guest this week is Coach Doug Davidson. Doug is the Associate Director of Sports Performance and Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, being with the organization since the team's inaugural season in 2017-2018. We will explore the foundational work + early years of slowly building up a sports per...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Differences between North America and the KHL in terms of culture, game play, structure, performance, and schedule. The current strength & conditioning scene in Europe compared to North America. Advice for young strength coaches considering going abroad. The importance of communication, consistency, and simplicity as a coach.   Resources + Links:   Check out Anthon...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Textbook skating mechanics and skating efficiency. The difference between coaching young athletes versus elite level professionals. Biomechanics and anatomical landmarks for idealized, efficient skating. The most common equipment and modifications.   Resources + Links: Follow Luke on Instagram | @chilcottskating   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Perform...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: An in-depth exploration of the five phases of the return to sport clearance continuum. How to become a Swiss Army knife in the professional sports world. The current state of comprehensive athlete care + return to play.   Resources + Links: Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Fol...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Measurement error and building conceptual models in applied settings. How to collect, analyze, and compute better information from both a sports science and a strength & conditioning perspective. The issue with reliability + validity in tests.  The fundamentals of assessing and calculating errors.   Resources + Links:   Measurement in Medicine by Henrica C. W. W. d...

In this episode I have an incredible conversation with Sunaya Sapurji about youth hockey development models around the world. Sunaya is a senior editor at The Athletic who has covered hockey for many years and written insightful pieces comparing different countries' approaches. We discussed the similarities and differences between programs in North America and Europe. Some of the main takeaways fr...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of generalist knowledge in sports medicine.  Periodization of treatment for optimal athlete performance. How Dr. Jeff Cubos creates a collaborative high performance culture.   Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anth...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to build trust with players through open communication Managing training loads to prevent overtraining during season Using objective metrics and testing for return to play decisions Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony D...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Mental toughness is task specific and developed through self-awareness Leadership starts from the top but is a bottom-up process of trust and humility  The cost of coaching is making tough decisions while staying true to your values   Resources + Links: Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @antho...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Highlights, lessons, and reflections on top episodes of 2023.   Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony Donskov, PhD Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | The HPH Podcast with Anthony Donskov   Follow HPH Podcast on Instagram | @h...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Reframing LTAD from a coach's perspective. The problems with the LTAD model. Possible solutions & fixes for future athletic development.   Resources + Links:   Check out Jim's article - Rethinking Long Term Athlete Development   Ultimate Speed & Agility by Jim Kielbaso   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Where the education process for young performance coaches is right now. Theory versus application touch points. Jumping training from a physiological perspective. Coaching adaptation in different training ages.   Resources + Links: Connect with Carmen on Instagram | @coachbott Learn more at https://www.coachbott.com/   Check out Coach Carmen's ACL Rehab Course: htt...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Coaching today's players: Technology, culture, and communication. The ingredients of a successful professional team. The ultimate game day prep in the American Hockey League. Advice for aspiring coaches, hockey parents, and young players.   Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Coaching then versus now: Old school coaching techniques and lost art forms. What young coaches need to succeed long term. Where the future of coaching is heading.   Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony Donskov, PhD Subscrib...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How these legends came to be. The life lessons and mistakes from veterans in the field. An examination of the personal and professional side of sports performance. Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony Donskov, PhD Subscribe...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Challenges of cash-based physical therapy businesses. Measuring healing and function in end-stage rehab. Assessing progress in physical therapy after surgery.   Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony Donskov, PhD Subscribe to...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Analyzing hockey player data for performance and recovery insights The gaps in sports science and its  application today.   Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony Donskov, PhD Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | The HPH Podcast...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: KPIs to measure athletic performance and different training methods. Why data can only take you so far as a strength and conditioning coach. The current landscape of strength and conditioning in college hockey.   Resources + Links: Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Antho...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Pulling back the curtain on high performance sports. Biomechanics and movement algorithms in the field of strength & conditioning. Training adaptation, low versus high ground sports, and rethinking big patterns.   Resources + Links: Connect with Pat on Instagram | @dr.patdavidson   Get your copy of A Coach's Guide to Optimizing Movement by Pat Davidson | https://rp...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The tangible intangibles of winning teams. Team culture: Where it comes from and how to build it. Player insights and communication from a new generation of athletes. Advice for young athletes and long term athletic development. Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydo...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The utility of Catapult technology within various environments and demographics. Everything you need to know about external player load. Anchors points and heuristics for return to play clearance. The data behind decision making processes during a regular season.   Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Fol...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The aha moments of testing hip asymmetry in athletes. The drawbacks of adductor squeeze testing. How to conduct research that makes a difference.   Resources + Links: Learn more about Dr. McHugh's research | https://nismat.org/about/nismat-team/research-team/malachy-mchugh-phd/   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow An...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The history behind the All Blacks Sevens principles and traditions. Why building a culture of communication and connection is key for any team. The differences and similarities between Canadian hockey and New Zealand rugby.   Resources + Links: Check out " Becoming an Athlete " by Travis McMaster Check out Travis on Google Scholar | Daniel Travis McMaster   Legacy...