Are you ready for the off-season? Today, I sit down for a solo episode where I go over some recent lessons I’ve learned & updates we’ve made to our program as we move into summer. I also highlight some frequently asked intern questions and dive into details about my new lecture series, Jump Training for Ice Hockey: A Complimentary Approach—who it’s for and why it’s important. From integral takeaways for young strength & conditioning coaches to deficient-based vs. performance-based models in the private sector, this conversation covers everything coaches need to prepare for their athletes for the off-season.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 The changes we’ve made to our summer programming model.

04:05 What should coaches be focusing on?

06:00 Mobility patterns for advanced-based athletes.

11:10 What are the qualities of a great strength & conditioning coach?

16:00 The differences in programming in the private sector.

19:45 What do all young coaches need to read?

21:30 A quick look at my new lecture series, Jump Training for Ice Hockey.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Check out Jump Training for Ice Hockey | A Complimentary Approach

Check out Anthony’s Masterclass -

The High Performance Hockey Masterclass

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Physical Preparations for Ice Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical Solutions

The Gain, Go, and Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players

What does player development look like at the top levels of play? Today’s guest is Dallas Stars Skill Coach, Stan Tugolukov, who works closely with players in skill development and individual on-ice post-injury conditioning roles. We speak about everything a skill coach needs to know, from game patterns to player development and designing skill sessions for both the high performance and youth levels. Stan shares his fundamentals for development at younger ages (6-8, 8-10, 10-12), and the must-have skillwork to set up your young athletes for future success. We also explore the differences in the game now versus then, layering skill packages for elite performers, return to play and off-season drills and reps, and more.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Stan Tugolukov, the Dallas Stars Skill Coach!

01:35 How did you get involved in the game back in Russia, and who were your mentors?

05:35 The differences between American youth players and Russian youth players.

12:05 What are your duties as a skill coach with the Dallas Stars?

17:25 Stan’s player development philosophy fundamentals.

21:40 How do you choose drills and patterns to focus on, for non-injured players?

25:45 Designing return to play and off-season skill sessions.

32:50 How to approach skill development in pro players versus youth athletes.

38:05 The important skills for developing young athletes (U8-U12).

43:10 How has the game and hockey IQ evolved, then versus now?

47:40 How to layer skill packages for your elite players.

50:50 Advice for young skill coaches who want to work in high-end hockey.

53:40 How do you want to be remembered in the game?

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 | @hph_podcast

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Check out Anthony’s Books

Physical Preparations for Ice Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical Solutions

The Gain, Go, and Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players

What does the day to day of a high performance skill coach look like? Joining me once again is Troy Smith, the owner of Hockey IQ! With his extensive experience as a player and a coach at both the amateur and professional levels, he’s sharing his must-haves for coaches to take their players to the elite level. Our conversation will cover everything you need to know about the life of a skill coach, including Troy’s approach to skill training, his recommended do’s and don’ts for the off-season, the secret to training processing speed in your athletes, and more. We go over how to handle communication not only with your athletes, but with staff members, as well as Troy’s take on the software of the game that got his community talking. We also take a lens to the current NHL playoffs, our first impressions, and the style of play we’re seeing—most of all, what it’ll take to get to the third round.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Welcome back to the podcast, Troy Smith, owner of Hockey IQ!

01:40 How has Hockey IQ evolved as a business?

04:15 What are your must-have fundamentals for players?

09:35 How to communicate with your athletes as a skill coach.

13:05 The do’s and don’ts of off-season training.

20:30 What is the best way to coach younger vs. older players?

24:20 How do you approach the software of the game?

28:05 The best tool to train processing speed.

32:45 The top three athletes to watch for elite processing speed.

36:05 What are your biggest takeaways from the playoffs so far?

41:35 What it’ll take to make it to the third round of the playoffs.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Check out Hockey IQ on YouTube | HockeyIQca

Follow Hockey IQ on Instagram | @hockeyiqcan

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 | @hph_podcast

Follow HPH Podcast on Twitter | @TheHPH_Podcast

Learn more on our Website | https://www.donskovsc.com/

Check out Anthony’s Books

Physical Preparations for Ice Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical Solutions

The Gain, Go, and Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players