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Sean Skahan is a Hockey Strength and Conditioning Coach who has worked with collegiate and professional level players for over 24 years. He is the father of 2 hockey playing sons and is also the author of Total Hockey Training. Through his years of working with the best of the best, Sean has has focused his career on training and developing hockey players from all levels. This podcast will feature guests from the areas of training, development, nutrition, coaching, advising, and development.

Sean Skahan


    • May 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    Podcast 8- Man Games Lost to Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 16:02


    In this episode, I talk about Man Games Lost to Injury and the Strength and Conditioning Coach's role.  Mentioned in the epidode- Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Solo Podcast 7- How Important is Warm Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 9:11


    In this episode, I talk about why the Warm Up is important. .  Mentioned in the epidode- Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Episode 46- Roger Takahashi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 41:36


    In this episode, I speak with Roger Takahashi.  Roger is the former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Vancouver Canucks.   Total Hockey Training Online Community-  https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Training- https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Solo Podcast #6- The Basics Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 8:11


    In this episode, I talk about why the basics in Strength and Conditioning Work.  Mentioned in the epidode- Total Hockey Training Online Community https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Episode 45- Ryan Van Asten

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 33:14


    In this episode, I speak with former LA Kings and Calgary Flames Strength and Conditioning Coach, Ryan Van Asten.  I hop you enjoy!   Total Hockey Training Online Community-  https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Training- https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Solo Podcast #5- Stick with the Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 4:57


    In this episode, I talk about why it is important to stick with the program that you are currently participating in.  Mentioned in the epidode- Total Hockey Training Online Community https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Episode 44- Matt Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 31:35


    In this episode, I speak with LA Kings Director of Strength and Conditioning, Matt Price.   I hope that you enjoy!   Total Hockey Training Online Community-  https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Training- https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Solo Podcast 4- Program Modifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 11:43


    In this episode, I talk about program modifications and individualization. .  Mentioned in the epidode- Total Hockey Training Online Community https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Episode 43- Will Skahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 24:52


    In this episode, I speak with Boston College Hockey freshman defenseman, Will Skahan.   I hope that you enjoy! Total Hockey Training Online Community-  https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Training- https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Solo Podcast #3- Hockey Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 8:14


    In this episode, I talk about the importance of speed in Hockey.  Mentioned in the epidode- Total Hockey Training Online Community https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Episode 42- Brian Yandle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 46:30


    In this episode, I speak with Brian Yandle.  Brian is the Co-Host of the Rink Shrinks Podcast.  He is a former professional hockey player and was a 2-time All American at the University of New Hampshire.  I hopde you enjoy! Total Hockey Training Online Community-  https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Training- https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Solo podcast #2- The Importance of a Strength and Conditioning Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 5:13


    In this episode, I talk about the importance of a strength and conditioning program.  Mentioned in the epidode- Total Hockey Training Online Community https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-

    Episode 41- Reg Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 45:43


    Reg is the Director of Human Performance at the Holy Name Medical Center.  Prior to this, he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the New York Rangers.  I hop you enjoy! Total Hockey Training Online Community-  https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Training- https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Solo Podcast #1- Off-Season Strength and Conditioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 10:00


    In this episode, I talk about off-season strength and conditioning.  Specifically, some of the obstacles that can occur with youth hockey players these days.   Mentioned in the epidode- Total Hockey Training Online Community https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Episode 40- Sean Donellan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 55:07


    In this episode, I speak with Sean Donellan.  Sean is the owner of Donellan Sports Performance.  He is also the former Director of Sports Performance of the New York Islanders.  I hope you enjoy! Total Hockey Training Online Community-  https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664/about Total Hockey Training Online Training- https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training

    Episode 39- Tony Greco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 36:08


    In this episode, I speak with Tony Greco.  Tony is frequently saught out by some of the biggest names in the NHL.  He is a motivational speker, radio host, and a life coach.  I hope you enjoy!  

    Episode 38- Doug "Sluggo" Shearer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 49:23


    In this episode, I speak with long time NHL Equipment Manager, Doug "Sluggo" Shearer.  I hope you enjoy! 

    Episode 37- Erik Westrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 50:45


    In this episode, I speak with Erik Westrum. Erik is a former NHL player, author, motivational speaker, leadership coach, and an entreprenuer at heart. I hop you enjoy!

    Episode 36- Joe Dipenta

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 51:52


    In this episode, I speak wifh former NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup Champion, Joe Dipenta.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 35- Bruce Boudreau

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 35:08


    In this episode, I speak with long time NHL Head Coach, Bruce Boudreau.  This is a great episode.  I hop you enjoy!

    Episode 34- Seth Munsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 44:09


    In this episode, I speak with Seth Munsey.  Seth is the Director of Health and Sports Performance of the Disc Golf Pro Tour.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 33- Mark Fitzgerald

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 53:30


    In this episode, I speak with Mark Fitzgerald.  Mark is a former NHL Strength and Conditioning Coach who is also a business owner.  He is the founder of Elite Training Systems in Ontario and is currently based in Kelowna, BC.  I hope you enjoy! 

    Episode 32- Jeff Cubos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 49:33


    In this episode, I speak with Jeff Cubos.  Jeff is a Sports Specialist Chiropractor and a Strength and Conditioning Coach.  Jeff holds a private practice in Spruce Grove, Albeta and he works with the Edmonton Oilers.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 31- Scott Livingston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 67:29


    In this episode, I speak with Scott Livingston.  Scott is a former NHL Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach, a podcast host, and a Master in Reconditioning.  I hope you enjoy! 

    Episode 30- Andrew Alberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 40:20


    In this episode, I speak with Andrew Alberts.  Andrew is a former NHL player and is currently the Hockey Development Director at Sense Arena.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 29- Liane Blyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 38:00


    In this episode, I speak with Liane Blyn.  Coach Blyn is the Director of Olympic Sports at Arizona State University.  She is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Men's Hockey Team.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 28- PJ Atherton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 31:04


    In this episode, I speak with PJ Atherton.  PJ is a former professional hockey player and NCAA Hockey champion.  He is the owner and founder of Atherton Hockey.  I hope you enjoy! 

    Episode 27- Nelson Ayotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 50:43


    In this episode, I speak with Nelson Ayotte.  Nelson is the former High Performance Director of the Columbus Blue Jackets and he is the former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Saint Louis Blues.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 26- Anthony Donskov

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 28:55


    In this episode, I speak with Anthony Donskov.  Anthony is the founder of Donskov Strength and Conditioning in Columbus, Ohio. I hope you enjoy!  

    Episode 25- Brian Bott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 49:32


    In this episode, I speak with Brian Bott.  Brian is the owner and day to day operational manage of Sports Advantedge and Edge Baseball.  I hope you enjoy!  

    Episode 24- Ricky Bronwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 40:15


    In this episode, I speak with Philadelphia Flyers Head Equipment Manager, Ricky Bronwell.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 23- Greg Carvel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 52:07


    In this episode, I speak with Greg Carvel. Greg is the Head Coach of the UMass Minutemen Men's Hockey team.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 22- Jacob Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 45:53


    In this episode, I speak with Jacob Newton.  Jacob is a Mental Performance and Emotional Control Coach.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 21- Mike Potenza

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 46:22


    In this episode, I speak wifh Mike Potenza.  Mike is currently the Director of Performance for the Golden State Warriors.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 20- Brandon Bovee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 48:04


    In this episode, I speak with Brandon Bovee.  Brandon is the Head Coach of Physical Preparation for Hockey Club AK BARS of the KHL.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 19- Josh Levine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 54:54


    In this episode, I speak with Josh Levine.  Josh has been coaching and training for over a decade.  He is the founder of the Fortis Academy in Eden Prairie MN.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 18- Mike Boyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 56:02


    In this episode I speak with world renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mike Boyle. I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 17- Joe Sawicki

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 42:08


    In this episode, I speak wifh Joe Sawick.  Joe is the Director of Sports Medicine at Shattuck St-Mary's School in Fairbualt, MN. I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 16- Ben Prentiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 60:21


    In this episode, I speak with Ben Prentiss.  Ben has been a Strength and Conditioning Coach for over 2 decades.  He is the owner of Prentiss Hockey Performance in Stamford CT. He is also level 5 certified wirh Charles Poliquin.  He has trained several Stanley Cup winners, Hall of Famers, and several NHL individual award winners.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 15- Cal Dietz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 50:11


    In this episode, I speak with Cal Dietz.  Cal is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men's and Women's Hockey at the University of Minnesota.  We catch up and Cal talks about the culture and methods of his program.  There will be a part 2 to this as we couldve talked forever. I hope you enjoy! 

    Episode 14- Brandon Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 63:53


    In this episode, I speak with former professional hockey player, Brandon Reid.  This is an impactful episode as Brandon tells his story.  I hope you enjoy!

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    Episode 13- Matterhorn Fit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 27:35


    In this episode, I speak with Ryan Vesce and Sean Sullivan.  They are the founders and owners of Matterhornfit.com. I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 12- Brijesh Patel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 49:10


    In this episode, I speak with Brijesh Patel.  Brijesh is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Quinnipiac University.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 11- Tom Broback

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 38:41


    In this episode, I speak with Physical Therapist Tom Broback.  We talk about lots of different topics including knee rehabilitaion, jogging, and what he is up to today. 

    Episode 10- Lorne Goldenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 55:13


    In this episode, I speak with long-time Strength and Conditioning Coach, Lorne Goldenberg.  We discuss many topics including his work in the NHL, his work with one of the best Quaterbacks of all time, and his love for the CFL.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 9- Pete Friesen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 51:53


    In this episode, I speak with Pete Friesen.  Its always fun to catch up with Pete.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 8- Niko Kapetanovic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 39:13


    In this episode, I speak with Coach Niko Kapetanovic.  We have a great discussion about coaching, scouting, and development.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 7- Walt Kyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 33:50


    In this episode, I speak with Walt Kyle.  Walt is currently an Adisor with https://www.thehockeyagency.com. Walt has several years of experience in the game and we cover many topics. I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 6- Francois Beauchemin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 41:52


    In this episode, I speak with Francois Beauchemin.  Francois is an amazing husband, father, former NHL player, and Stanley Cup Champion.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 5- John Schiavo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 38:23


    In this episode I speak with John Schiavo, current professional hockey player and owner of BestShift Hockey Training.  I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 4- Cody Dray

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 16:30


    In this episode, I spoke with Cody Dray, the President and Hockey Agent at ImportSports.  Cody and I talk about his background, his role at ImportSports, hockey devlopment, and several other topics.  Enjoy!

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