Podcast appearances and mentions of anthony donskov

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob speaks to Anthony Donskov about reflexive eccentrics. Reflexive eccentric training is gaining recognition for its role in improving athletic performance and reducing injury risk. In this episode, Anthony  breaks down the principles, programming, and practical applications of this training method, emphasizing the importance of stiffness, speed, and strategic progressions in athlete development. Anthony discusses how reflexive eccentrics involve rapid eccentric contractions that enhance force absorption and control. This method is especially relevant for high-level athletes, as it trains deceleration, stability, and explosive reacceleration—all key for sports like hockey. He highlights the importance of clear external cues, such as “grabbing the floor” or “being stiff,” to help athletes optimize landing mechanics and movement efficiency. The conversation also covers programming considerations, including off-season vs. in-season adaptations, how to balance heavy lifting with reflexive movements, and reducing muscle soreness while maximizing explosiveness. Anthony outlines a three-day cycle of training that incorporates heavy lifts, submaximal speed work, and strategic plyometrics. He stresses the need for individualized assessments, using player cards and radar graphs to track progress and adjust training accordingly. Despite the challenges in measuring reflexive eccentric adaptations, improvements in jump height, net impulse, and rate of force development suggest their effectiveness. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of structured strength, recovery, and flexibility in athlete programming, advocating for tissue remodeling and long-duration isometrics to reduce stiffness and chronic injury risk. This episode is packed with practical insights for coaches and practitioners looking to integrate reflexive eccentrics into their performance programs. Main talking points: • Reflexive eccentrics enhance speed, stiffness, and reacceleration • Rapid eccentric contractions improve force absorption and control • Training should be tailored to athlete experience levels • Clear external cues optimize movement efficiency and stiffness • Off-season training should focus on stiffness and strength • A three-day cycle balances heavy lifts and speed work • Reflexive eccentrics reduce muscle soreness and improve explosiveness • Tissue remodeling and isometrics help prevent chronic injuries

What were the biggest lessons I learned over the past year? Today's episode is a reflection and contemplation of 2024. It's now the second year of the HPH podcast, so let's take the opportunity to look back on what has been a year full of growth – both personally and professionally. I share my favorite nuggets of wisdom from previous guests of the podcast, including some of the most impactful quotes that have stuck with me. I also highlight practical advice for coaches, young or seasoned, who are looking to grow the game in 2025 and beyond.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 2024: A year of reflection and contemplation. 01:40 My biggest teaching lessons from coaching a U10 team.  08:10 How to find what you're looking for & fix what you need to fix. 11:30 Where do measurement errors come from? 15:50 A cooperative approach to communication with advanced players. 17:25 How do you become a good coach? 20:50 My 2024 must-read books.   RESOURCES + LINKS Check out my 2024 recommended books - The Coach's Guide to Teaching by Doug Lemov Force by Dan Cleather The Little Black Book of Training Wisdom by Dan Cleather Strength Training for Hockey by NCSA, edited by Kevin Neeld and Brijesh Patel 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

As coaches, how can we instill our team with one of the most important skills in the game: hockey IQ? Joining us today is Troy Smith, the owner of Hockey IQ – an outstanding, elite video breakdown resource for hockey players and coaches alike. Our conversation is all about hockey IQ + how we can teach and improve it. We'll dive deep into the X's and O's of the game, breaking down game patterns and principles with Troy's expert eye. Whether you're training the next generation of athletes or working with professionals at the NHL-level, this episode will equip you with the knowledge they need to play at their smartest. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How do you write better programs as a young coach? 04:35 Who were the mentors + influences that shaped you? 10:55 The difficulties of transitioning from player to coach. 15:25 How to develop your craft as a young coach. 18:00 How do you navigate a hard tragedy? 21:30 Strategies for teaching + improving hockey IQ. 25:35 Breaking down game patterns and principles. 34:00 How to teach D-Zone skills to young + pro players. 39:35 What are basic concepts for the neutral zone? 45:15 The NHL-level patterns of the O-Zone. 47:45 How to utilize shared terminology with your team. 49:50 What is your vision with Hockey IQ? RESOURCES + LINKS Check out Hockey IQ - https://www.hockeyiq.ca Follow Hockey IQ on Instagram | @hockeyiqcan For questions and more info, just Email - info@hockeyiq.ca   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  

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

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 | @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   Show Notes: I've been honored to have some incredible conversations on the podcast in 2023. For this episode, I'm highlighting some of the most impactful guests and lessons from the past year. Discussing topics ranging from long term athletic development to data analytics in sports, I really enjoyed gaining different perspectives on how to improve the game of hockey. Speaking with experts like Jim Kielbaso, Fergus Connolly, and Dr. Mal McHugh challenged my thinking and will help me better serve the hockey community. I'm also grateful for the chance to sit down with Stanley Cup champions like John Stevens to learn about the intangibles that help teams succeed at the highest level. Overall, interviewing so many great minds in the sport has been an invaluable learning experience, and I look forward to continuing these important discussions in the new year.   02:15 Long-term athletic development in hockey.  06:30 Balancing skill development and fun in youth hockey.  12:00 Coaching, mentorship, and prediction in hockey.  18:00 Hockey training and winning intangibles with a 3-time Stanley Cup champ.  22:15 Hockey skills development and testing methods.  28:00 Measuring performance and understanding data.  33:45 Hockey analytics and performance with industry experts.  

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 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   Show Notes: What happens when we coach outside of models? Today's featured guest is Jim Kielbaso, the President and CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association! Jim is the owner of one of the most successful sports performance training centers in the country, Impact Sports Performance, and has trained thousands of athletes during his career. We'll have a fantastic conversation as we break down the long term athletic development model from the lens of a coach in an applied setting. Jim provides a fresh take on LTAD and brings up the problems that come with it. In a perfect world, how could we fix these issues? We'll talk about everything from technical skills, player retention, training windows, and more to learn what coaches can do in our imperfect world to find possible solutions for the future of athletic development. If you're a coach or a parent of young athletes, this is one discussion you don't want to ignore. Join us in rethinking how we approach LTAD and its impact on high performance sports!     02:30 What is your article about and why did you write it? 04:40 What are the three stages of the model? 09:20 Defining ‘framework' versus ‘model'. 11:45 From a coach's perspective, what are the big problems with the model? 14:05 The underlying pressure of LTAD on coaches & parents. 19:35 What are your thoughts on assumptions around training windows? 25:50 Why do we need more coaches, not models? 30:40 The significance of training technical skills. 34:50 How do people make up a sport? 39:10 Fixing the model through education & coaching. 41:50 How has the off season changed for young athletes? 45:40 Do we abandon the model?  

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 | @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   Show Notes: What are the qualities of a championship team? In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a true trailblazer in his zone of genius, Trent Vogelhuber. Trent is a man of many firsts, being the first Columbus native to play Division I college hockey at Miami of Ohio, the first Columbus native to be drafted in the NHL, and the first Columbus native to coach professional hockey. With a professional playing career of 267 games in the American Hockey League, Trent now serves as the Head Coach for the Cleveland Monsters. We'll have an insightful discussion looking back at his playing career, his early mentors, and the transition from player to coach. Then, we move onto the landscape of coaching today and everything you need to know about communication and culture in a professional setting. Lastly, we'll get to hear Trent's advice for new coaches, hockey parents, and young athletes from a head coach's perspective. From game day prep to the use of technology in strength & conditioning, Trent will share his thoughts on successful sports performance. Whether you're an aspiring coach or a young player, you'll be able to take away the important tangibles to bloom where you're planted right now! 00:00 Meet the man of many firsts, Trent Vogelhuber, the current Head Coach of the Cleveland Monsters! 02:20 What does being an Ohio native mean to you? 04:45 What led you into coaching in the AHL? 07:30 How was the transition from player to coach? 09:05 Who were your mentors and what qualities did you admire in them? 13:15 The qualities of a championship team. 16:55 Where does culture come from? 18:55 How has the game changed and how has this affected the coaching side? 22:35 How do you deliver difficult messages to your players? 26:00 Your touch point AHL game day prep. 29:40 Does your structure change based on your opponent? 31:15 What is the significance of strength & conditioning on the ice? 34:40 What are the most important qualities you look for in a strength coach? 38:15 Where does technology fit in the AHL level? 40:55 How do you currently use your strength & conditioning coach? 44:15 Advice for aspiring coaches. 46:10 What is your advice for hockey parents and young players? 50:30 How do you want to be remembered?  

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 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   Show Notes: In this episode, we're joined by Assistant Director of Olympic strength and conditioning at the University of Wisconsin, Paul Valukas. Paul joined the Wisconsin Olympic strength and conditioning staff in 2021 as an assistant strength and conditioning coach, and currently oversees the Badgers women's hockey program. Paul joined the Badgers after most recently serving as the head strength and conditioning coach in the Ontario reign of the American Hockey League. Working with the LA Kings strength and conditioning staff, Paul created and implemented the reins off a strength and conditioning programming return to play protocols and rehab programs for injured players. We talk about a day in the life of Wisconsin Badgers strength conditioning staff specifically for ice hockey KPIs he uses for his programming, how he buckets, his programs and the current landscape of Strength and Conditioning for college hockey.   04:15 Coaching hockey with a focus on personalized training and leadership.  11:00 Training and retaining interns in sports performance.  16:15 What does the team look like for sports performance training for women's hockey at Wisconsin? 27:00 Measuring athletic performance and training methods.  31:00 Why does data analysis in sports performance only take you so far?  36:15 Categorizing athletes based on performance metrics.  40:45 Training programs for athletes based on movement and intensity.  46:30 An inside look at college hockey coaching challenges and bonuses.  54:00 The value of education in strength conditioning.  57:30 How do you want to be remembered as a coach?  

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 | @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   Show Notes: What does it take to coach a winning team? In this episode, we're uncovering the tangible intangibles of winning teams with the assistant coach for the Vegas Golden Knights, John Stevens. John is a 3 time Stanley Cup champion, once recently with the Vegas Golden Knights from 2022-2023 and twice with the LA Kings in 2012 and 2014. He is entering this 26th season of professional coaching and his 18th season in the NHL. Today, we'll be picking his brain to discuss his secret to success over the years. What was it like winning a Stanley Cup not once, but thrice? Who were his mentors and how does he still continue to learn today? What is his advice for setting up young players for long term athletic development? From building culture to understanding player perspectives, our conversation will dive into the qualities that make up a winning team of high performers. Join us in the coaching corner to get a seasoned perspective on the game of hockey! 00:00:00 Introducing the assistant coach for the Vegas Golden Knights, John Stevens! 00:02:17 How does it feel to win a Stanley Cup? 00:05:57 How did you spend your day with the Cup? 00:08:27 What are the tangible intangibles of winning teams? 00:11:52 Who were your mentors as a young coach? 00:16:07 How do you keep learning as a coach? 00:19:17 What is your staple game checklist? 00:23:42 High Performance Hockey Masterclass ad break. 00:25:02 How are players bringing different perspectives to the conversation? 00:28:22 Where does culture come from? 00:31:42 How has communication changed? 00:37:32 The challenge of filtering out the noise. 00:42:57 What are the qualities of a good sports performance practitioner? 00:47:02 Informed versus persuasion. 00:51:02 What is your advice for young athletes? 00:55:47 What do you work on with your sons during the summers? 01:02:17 What can you learn from doing the work? 01:04:47 How do you want to be remembered?  

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Uncovering bad data as it relates to sports science. The in's and out's of the logic model. How to simplify complex systems. Measurement fallacies and biases you should be aware of.   Resources + Links: Connect with Peter on Twitter | @PeterSchryvers   Get your copy of Bad Data on Amazon | https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Data-Measure-Things-Metrics/dp/1633885909   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   Show Notes: Here's what you can learn from data - the good and the bad! We're joined by Peter Schyrvers, urban planner and author of Bad Data: Why We Measure the Wrong Things and Often Miss the Metrics That Matter! We'll be talking about his book to uncover the chapters as it relates to sports science. Our conversation today is all about data and how we misuse it. Join us as we go over the in's and out's of the logic model, simply complex systems, dissect common fallacies & biases, and much more. What is your data really telling you? Discover how to make the measurements that matter the most by mastering the bad data! 00:00 Welcome to the show, Peter Schryvers, the author of Bad Data! 01:45 What was the impetus for writing this book? 04:50 The difference between a measure and a metric. 06:00 Why do we measure? 08:00 What are the unintended consequences of teaching to the test?  12:05 How do you define a logic model? 14:40 Can we measure outcomes close to the scoreboard? 17:25 Ad break. 18:15 What is the problem with only counting part of the whole? 21:25 How do we look at the forest while accounting for the trees? 25:50 What skills are invaluable in team sports? 28:50 What is the gambler's fallacy? 32:55 Unpacking the lamp post problem. 35:30 What is a good measure? 38:10 Does all data matter? 41:05 Why is it equally as important to choose what not to count? 42:00 What did it feel like writing your book about bad data? 45:25 What is your favorite section of the book? 49:25 The biggest lesson of Bad Data. 51:40 How do you measure complex systems? 54:35 What is next for you?  

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Clinimetrics: What is it and why it matters in sports science. Measuring frameworks for validity and reliability. Critical thinking skills and how to apply them. The difference between replication and reproduction.   Resources + Links:   An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science by Kent W. Staley   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   Show Notes: What sports science concepts do coaches need to know about? More importantly, how can they apply them? This week's special guest is Professor Franco Impellizzeri! Franco works at the Human Performance Research Center Faculty of Health at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia. He started his career as a coach and has now authored several peer-reviewed & index journal publications in the area of sports science. Today, our discussion focuses on critical thinking, research, and clinimetrics for practical application. Franco goes over everything, from basic research concepts in academia to frameworks for measuring validity and reliability. As we go, we'll talk about replication versus reproduction, quality checking studies, improving metrics, and more. Join us in taking up a scientific lens to find out what it all means and why it matters! 0:00:00 Welcome to the show, Franco Impellizzeri, Professor at the Human Performance Research Center Faculty of Health at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia! 0:02:45 What does it mean to be a skeptic? 0:07:30 How do you teach your students to focus on what's important? 0:10:40 Getting familiar with the philosophy of science. 0:14:40 What are the benefits of learning these theories? 0:17:15 Why are critical thinking skills important and how do you teach them? 0:22:15 How does statistics apply to practical performance? 0:25:25 What are the basic concepts of research? 0:28:05 What is the difference between replication and reproduction? 0:30:15 How do you quality check a study? 0:34:05 What is clinimetrics and why does it matter to sports science? 0:37:20 Are power and strength a latent construct? 0:39:30 What is a conceptual model? 0:43:40 Where should a coach start from a practical standpoint? 0:48:55 Measuring validity and reliability. 0:53:05 How do you framework validity without a gold standard? 0:59:10 Where do we still have to improve with metrics? 1:01:35 What is reliability and how do you find it? 1:06:45 What is next for you?  

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Matt's experience in his first year with the LA Kings. The 4 P's you need in your department.   Resources + Links:   Connect with Matt Instagram @mprice_sportssci   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   Show Notes: What's your playbook from the ice to the legacy you want to leave? In this episode, I have a fantastic conversation with friend and director of strength and performance science of the LA Kings, Matt Price. Matt shares his experience coming on to work with the LA Kings following their victory of winning the Stanley Cup in 2014, and what it was like implementing gold standards of KPI's that hadn't been taken seriously prior to him working with the team. Matt is truly a professional with a vision to leave the game better than he found it, and we get to pick his brain about his early years in the industry as well as the current landscape and the legacy he is working to leave as a coach and a father.    02:00 How did your education at University of Calgary shape you as an individual and sports scientist? 07:00 What are some big takeaways from your experience with the alpine skiing program? 10:40 The obsession with preventing ACL injuries. 12:30 What was your first year like working with the LA Kings? 16:20 Implementing and taking KPI's seriously starting as simple as body weight. 21:00 How would you define a high performance model in the NHL? 25:15 The four P's you need in your department. 30:20 How do you define success for the LA Kings in your sports performance model? 37:15 Is the perception of the program more important than the program itself? 41:20 What stones do you feel are yet to be uncovered in the sport? 46:00 Why athletes should return to skating as soon as possible. 53:30 Do you have a decision tree to check before returning to play? 59:00 How do you want to be remembered as a coach and a man?  

Anthony Donskov is the founder and head performance coach at Donskov Strength and Conditioning, and the author of the amazing book, Physical Preparation for Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical solutions. But more importantly, Anthony just went back and got his Ph.D., so I was curious – at 40+ years old, what makes you do that? […] The post Anthony Donskov on Using Tech and Applying Sports Science in the Private Sector appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The high performance model from a psychological perspective. What “the zone” means, how to get your athletes back in it, and what derails them. Coaching mental toughness: what to do and what to avoid. Advice for parents of young athletes for better mental health.   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 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   Show Notes: Are you ready to take a look into the mind of a high performance athlete? Today's guest is Dr. Dana Sinclair, the founder of Human Performance International and a clinical assistant professor with the Faculty of Medicine in British Columbia. A former international athlete, Dr. Sinclair is now a licensed psychologist working and consulting with individuals in the medical, corporate, and entertainment spheres. In this episode, we have an educational discussion covering the high performance model, mental toughness, and “the zone”, all from a psychological perspective. You'll learn how to get your athletes back in the zone and what derails them from it, how to coach better mental toughness with context, the difference between perfection and excellence in performance, and even more. Tap into the high performance mindset to draw out the best from your players! 00:00 Join in for an educational episode with featured guest, Dr. Dana Sinclair, licensed psychologist and consultant! 02:20 What is your background in sports psychology? 03:55 What does a typical day look like for you? 04:50 As a former athlete, what made sports psychology interest you? 06:30 Where are we in the psychological aspect of the high performance model? 08:00 What do you think is a better model? 11:15 What are your main buckets for consulting? 13:10 How do you measure the intangibles? 15:55 How do players approach you as a consultant? 17:40 Defining “the zone”. 19:55 How can we get athletes back in the zone? 21:50 Can you use emotion as your friend? 23:45 What is mental preplanning? 24:55 “Perfection” versus “excellence”. 26:30 How do you mitigate the influence of social media on your athletes? 28:10 What is the value of self talk? 30:10 What can parents of young athletes do to support their kids' mental health? 33:35 What can we do to help with life after hockey? 39:00 What is mental toughness? 41:20 Mental toughness from a strength & conditioning perspective. 44:00 How can we better find mental toughness? 44:45 How can players stay in the moment? 49:25 What are your goals in short term competitions? 51:00 What can you tell us about your new book? 52:50 What do you want your legacy to be?  

In this episode of the Hockey Strength Podcast, David interviews Anthony Donskov. Anthony is the owner of Donskov Strength and Conditioning (DSC) in Columbus, Ohio, the author of several books, a published researcher with a Ph.D, and now, the host of the The High Performance Hockey Podcast. In this episode, David and Anthony use the question ‘what is science' as the foundation for discussing the scientific method and why having a healthy dose of skepticism is important for any performance coach. Later, they discuss Anthony's new course, The High-Performance Hockey Masterclass. Anthony touches on his approach to finding and analyzing research papers, a key ability for any Strength and Conditioning coach that wants to stay up to date with the field. Finally, they talk about what it means to be a “serial specialist.” For all of the links discussed, you can check out the Show Notes for this episode at the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to adapt to coaching overseas in a foreign environment. Strength and conditioning research in combines and fitness tests for ice hockey. What external workloads are, and their application in the world of high performance athletics.   Resources + Links: The Culture Map by Erin Meyer   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   Show Notes: How would a strength and conditioning coach trained in external workloads imagine his ideal combine? Our guest this week is Steve Nightingale, the current Sports Scientist and performance coach for the New Jersey Devils pursuing his PhD studying external workloads in ice hockey. He'll share his experiences working abroad as coach in the KHL and how he adapted in an overseas, foreign environment. Moreover, we get his expert insight into strength and conditioning research for ice hockey, evaluating data analysis, as well as combines and other fitness tests. Then, we dive into his current PhD studies of external workloads to understand what they are and how to apply them in a high performance setting for your athletes. Join in on the conversation to find out how external workload monitoring can take you to the next level!   0:00:00 Meet sport scientist and performance coach for the New Jersey Devils with previous coaching experience in the KHL! 0:01:30 What was your experience coaching in China? 0:02:50 How did you manage stress in a heavy travel setting? 0:06:10 How does performance in the KHL compare with the NHL? 0:07:45 What are the major differences between them? 0:10:50 What lessons did you take away from your experience that you still use today? 0:15:40 Is it possible to change your mind after you've written something down? 0:17:00 What compelled you to write your article about combines? 0:19:35 What were the tests that you recommended at that time? 0:22:10 What do we need to be mindful about with tests and combines? 0:24:35 Imagining the utopian combine. 0:27:35 What are your main rocks that you look for over the course of the season? 0:30:20 How do you communicate that with your athletes? 0:35:00 How do you juggle your PhD life with your work? 0:37:00 What are external workloads? 0:38:00 How can external workload be applied in a real world setting? 0:39:35 What is the difference between an LPS system and an IMU? 0:40:35 How are these systems being used for high performance athletes? 0:42:20 What are the most important metrics to measure?  0:44:10 The importance of context when understanding data. 0:45:55 Having experience in external workload monitoring, what metrics do you place value in? 0:49:00 Can we use bucket information to periodize? 0:52:25 What “aha! moments” have you had from external workloads that most high performance coaches haven't had yet? 0:54:40 How do you approach treatment for scratch players? 0:58:05 What would your ideal world look like for data analysis?  

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The influence of philosopher-scientist, Karl Popper, on critical thinking and coaching. Speed training and skating ability for team sports for on and off the ice. The difference between speed and game speed. Technical coaching in team sports: why we need it and its overall impact.   Resources + Links: Learn more at https://altis.world/   Conjectures and Refutations by Karl Popper   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   Show Notes: Can hockey players benefit from applied sprint training? Today, we have Stu McMillan, CEO of Altis, joining us for a critical breakdown on speed and sprint training in ice hockey. Stu has been an Olympic coach for over nine games, including having coached three home Olympic games before. With his focus on power and speed development, we'll discuss what speed is, how it differs from game speed, and the complex systems between speed and players that coaches need to understand. We also dive into the influence of philosopher-scientist, Karl Popper, on Stu's coaching and critical thinking skills. How do you train off ice speed acquisition for on ice? What do performance practitioners need to be aware of for technical training development? Why do we need to have more technical emphasis in team sports? We'll answer all these questions and more as we explore capacity, ability, and potential within our athletes! 0:00:00 Join the conversation with this week's guest, Stu McMillan, the CEO of Altis working with a variety of athletes in power and speed development! 0:01:40 How did you choose where to live? 0:07:40 What does a regular day at Altis look like for you? 0:10:15 How has philosopher-scientist, Karl Popper, influenced your coaching? 0:13:25 The scientific approach to philosophy. 0:16:15 How does problem solving philosophy relate to coaching? 0:18:25 Is track and field the foundation of all field-based sports? Why or why not? 0:20:25 What is speed? 0:22:45 What is speed in team sports? 0:26:10 The difference between speed and game speed in team sports. 0:28:40 How should coaches approach a chaotic system? 0:32:10 What is the bias towards measuring impact? 0:34:45 How do you bring off ice speed acquisition onto the ice? 0:37:00 What needs to be understood most about technical development training? 0:42:40 Do you believe speed should be trained in its environment? 0:44:25 Why do athletes need to be introduced to noise? 0:49:45 Is there a need to have more technical emphasis for team sport athletes? 0:53:25 Three rules of thumb for coaches to assess athletes without having a track and field background. 0:57:40 Do hockey players need to sprint? 0:59:30 What are your thoughts on the three day rollover? Do you still use it to train your athletes? 1:02:30 What are some projects you're working on with Altis? 1:04:00 What do you want your legacy to be?

This episode's guest is Anthony Donskov. Anthony Donskov is the founder and head performance coach at Donskov Strength and Conditioning. He's also the author of two books; Physical Preparation for Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical solutions, and The Gain, Go, Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players.  Anthony hold's an undergraduate degree from Miami University, Ohio, a Masters Degree in Exercise Science from The California University, PA, and PhD in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Western University, London, Ontario.    On this episode Anthony and I discuss: Anthony's background? What was Anthony's PhD dissertation in? Why did Anthony go from a business education to a career in strength and conditioning Anthony's biggest influences? Why is Anthony a coach? I ask Anthony about coaching burn-out Anthony's shares with us his training model I ask Anthony about elastic-reactive strength development with ice-hockey players How does Anthony Learn? Anthony's top and current book recommendations If Anthony could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? This was a great discussion with Anthony and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - donskovsc.com Facebook - Anthony Donskov Twitter - @AnthonyDonskov Instagram - anthonydonskov   Podcasts Mentioned: The Pinnacle Performance Podcast 2. Q&A - My Story, Top 3 Things Young Coaches can do to Get Ahead, Building a Business, & Biggest Mistakes of my Career ATSW - Episode 55: Interview with Buddy Morris Renegades: Born in the USA    Books Mentioned:  Physical Preparation for Ice Hockey The Gain, Go, Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players Force: The Biomechanics of Training The Tyranny of Metrics Nutrition and Physical Degeneration  Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics Objective Knowledge: An Evolutionary Approach Man's Search for Meaning    People and Resources Mentioned: The High Performance Hockey MasterClass Westside Barbell Mike Boyle EXOS Conor Harris Chris Poulin Jen Poulin John McMahon St. Mary's University - MSc Strength and Conditioning  Dan Dalrymple  Fergus Connolly Dan Pfaff Brett Bartholomew Joe "House" Kenn Hawkin Dynamics Devan McConnell Jim Reeves Anatoliy Bondarchuk Derek Evely Martin Bissinger James "The Thinker" Smith  Yuri Verkhoshansky  Frans Bosch Charlie Francis Buddy Morris Stu McMillan Karl Popper Tupac Shakur  Bruce Springsteen Dan Cleather  Aaron Haspel

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The transition and shift in game perspective going from player to coach. Coaching millennials and building team culture. Establishing communication between coaches, staff, and athletes. Creating positive growth and culture between performance staff and coaching staff.   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 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   Show Notes: How has one ice hockey coach already carved out his legacy? Today's guest is Pete DeBoer, the current head coach of the Dallas Stars! Pete is an accomplished coach with 1,015 games in the NHL under his belt, was awarded CHL Coach of the Year, and is a two time Stanley Cup finalist. We'll explore his transition from pro to coach, including how he got involved with coaching and who his most influential mentors were. Pete also shares his coaching techniques on fostering culture and communication within the team and among the staff. Along the way, we'll discuss the key to balancing work and home life, pinpointing the signals while ignoring the noise, and encouraging the growth between performance staff and coaching staff for the benefit of the game and the athletes. Join in and take a peek into the head of a coaching legend! 0:00 Come and learn from the head coach of the Dallas Stars with 1,015 NHL games in total to his name, Pete DeBoer! 02:35 What led you to coaching? 06:10 Where did your coaching career begin? 07:45 What did you take away from working with Paul Maurice? 10:15 How did your perspective of the game shift as you went from player to coach? 12:45 Setting team culture. 14:40 What has changed in the game from when you were playing? 17:40 How do you find the right mentorship? 19:55 How has communication changed with coaching millennial athletes? 22:50 What does communication look like between your coaching staff? 25:40 How do you separate the signal from the noise? 30:05 Who were the media coaches/mentors you learned most from? 32:20 Work-life balance during the season. 35:35 What are the qualities that make a good sports performance coach? 38:05 How do you receive feedback from performance coaches? 40:05 What can the performance staff do to better support the coaching staff? 42:10 What advice do you have for young coaches? 43:45 What advice would you suggest for minor hockey parents? 45:55 What about for young players? 48:45 How do you want to be remembered?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: All things speed in the world of high performance sports. How to increase speed and improve the quality of speed in your athletes. On and off ice speed training development programs and drills.   Resources + Links:   ALTIS Need for Speed Course https://altis.world/product/altis-need-for-speed/   Check out Maximum Velocity Sprinting For Hockey Players by Vicki Bendus https://www.prohockeystrength.com/public/Maximum-Velocity-Sprinting-For-Hockey-Players.cfm   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   Show Notes: Do you feel a need for speed? Joining us today is the lead sports performance coach at Brock University, Vicki Bendus! We'll be diving into all things speed, from the science behind it to its practical application. We'll discuss the benefits of on ice speed training, how to use speed as a tool, the key to creating a successful speed program for your high performance athletes, and more. Why is it important to increase and maximize the speed of your players? How can you efficiently utilize speed development on and off the ice? Speed is one of the many handy tools you have in your toolbelt, so find out how to fully use it to your advantage! 00:00 Say hello to Coach Vicki, the lead sports performance coach at Brock University now working on her PhD in Applied Health Sciences! 02:15 How has your high performance career affected your life? 06:35 What are your daily responsibilities as a lead sports performance coach? 07:55 What is speed? 10:50 The tools versus the craftsman. 14:05 What are the similarities between linear sprinting speed on and off ice? What are some contrasts? 18:25 What was the context behind working with Cory Kennedy on your article? 20:20 Did this article give you a lightbulb moment? 21:45 Would you suggest a shift towards speed and power development for an experienced athlete? 25:50 What distances do you track in season and off? 26:50 What technology do you use? 27:25 How do biomechanics affect a player's speed & skating? 29:35 What makes a technical intervention worth it? 31:40 What is the difference between skating hard and skating fast? 33:50 How can you start a conversation with your coach about on ice speed training? 36:05 Approaching a more hesitant coach. 40:10 How do you structure your on ice speed work sessions? 43:30 How do you collaborate with your coach with your speed work? 45:50 What rules of thumb do you have for groups in rest? And how do you periodize? 48:15 How do you categorize your drills, and how do your drill sets change?  51:05 How did you create intent within your athletes during the summer?

This EP is a Hot Stove recorded at the 2022 International Hockey Performance Summit with several hockey experts on the subject of speed development in hockey.  Matt Price, Lead of Performance with the LA Kinds, Kevin Neeld, Lead of Performance with the Boston Bruins, and Anthony Donskov of Donskov Hockey Development discuss concepts in on and off-ice speed development, it's a great performance conversation.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Technology & tests a sports technologist recommends for measuring high performance hockey on and off the ice. The most important pieces to have, for budgets high to low. What problems technology works to solve and the challenges they face.   Resources + Links:   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   Show Notes: What sports technology do you need to know about? Today, we want to introduce Ryan Smyth, sports scientist & technologist as well as the CEO of Park Sports Facility, one of Canada's first athlete testing & sports science companies! Ryan is a treasure trove of sports technological knowledge and know-how. While he's here, we'll discuss technology in length to figure out what problems it works to solve, which pieces are most important, how to track data sets for high performance athletes, and more. We'll also talk about what technology you should invest in for both high and low budgets, so you can get better measurements for your athletes. What tests can you run to mimic gameplay? Which are best to run on and off the ice? What are tech pieces an expert considers to be overvalued? Step into the future of technology with us as we find out the best way to measure high performance hockey! 00:00 Meet Ryan Smyth, sports scientist, sports technologist at Kinduct, and CEO of Park Sports Facility! 01:55 What is the Park Sports Facility, and what work do you do with Kinduct as a sports technologist? 05:45 What are the problems technology faces in high performance hockey? 07:30 What are the best teams? 10:55 How do you critically evaluate your testing battery? 12:55 Assessing reliability in technology. 16:05 What tests do you recommend for high performance hockey? 18:30 How do you communicate with athletes and coaches? 20:50 How do you communicate with coaches? 23:20 From your experience, what are the most useful on ice tests? 28:40 Have you tested with pucks? If so, what are the differences in performance? 31:40 What brands do you recommend for timing gates? 33:30 What are your thoughts and experiences with video analysis? 36:25 How do you use the My Sprint app? 38:30 Tech product line on a budget. 43:05 What are three pieces of tech you couldn't live without? 45:50 What pieces of tech do you think are overvalued? 47:20 How did you use GPS information? 52:15 Can we find the perfect answer? 54:15 What would be important to measure off the ice if you were in charge of the NHL Combine? What about on ice?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: What it was like growing up in a prominent hockey family, the Hunters. The lessons & intangibles from past mentors, family members, and previous experiences. How the women's game has changed then to now, and where it is going. Advice on how to cultivate culture, communicate, and cooperate with a team.   Resources + Links:   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   Show Notes: How far can you go when you put in the work? A true testament to elbow grease and hard work, Meghan Hunter, is joining us today! She is the current director of hockey administration & amateur scout for the Chicago Blackhawks. Meghan won't let her family name do the talking for her, though; she'll be sharing her own wisdom and experiences with the game from the POV of a former player & coach who made the transition to administration.    Our conversation will bring us back to her past to explore what it was like growing up as a Hunter, one of the first families of major junior hockey in Canada. We'll go over the lessons she gained from past role models and mentors to follow her journey from beginning to end. Then, we seek her perspective on cultivating culture, her current responsibilities with the Blackhawks, the state of women's games, and more. Join us as we learn how to work hard to play even harder! 00:00 Say hello to Meghan Hunter, director of hockey administration & amateur scout for the Chicago Blackhawks! 01:20 How did the small town atmosphere affect the way you were raised? 03:40 What were some values your father taught you as a young hockey player? 05:05 How was the support from your mother when you were young?  06:30 What were lessons you pulled from your uncles? 09:30 What lessons did your grandfather teach you? 12:30 What made you choose Wisconsin, and how did the opportunity appear? 16:15 Cultivating culture at Wisconsin as a coach. 18:05 What qualities made you the player you were? 19:30 How has the women's game changed since you played? 21:00 How is the parity growing in the women's game? 22:00 After coaching, what was the next step for you? 23:55 What were the challenges during the transition from player to coach? 25:15 How has coaching changed your perspective of the game from a technical & tactical standpoint? 26:50 Where did you learn to create culture? 28:05 Why is communication key to team building? 29:35 What did you take away from the Knights that you still use today? 32:55 What were your responsibilities as manager of hockey ops in national teams? 34:55 The power of using your network. 36:50 What are your duties with the Blackhawks? How have they changed since you first got the job? 39:05 What are your tasks as a scout? 40:05 What is next for you? 41:15 What advice do you have for a young, aspiring female hockey player? 42:00 How about advice for young hockey parents? 42:40 How do you want to be remembered in the game?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: What PRI is and how it has evolved over the years. Developing objective tests and treatment strategies as a physical therapist. The important areas performance consultants focus on, including ribs, glutes, and hamstrings.   Resources + Links:   The Soccer Players' Tug of War by Mike Cantrell   Learn more at https://www.priperformance.com/ https://www-posturalrestoration-com-files.s3.amazonaws.com/cf9e-03024467-The%20Soccer%20Players%20Tug%20of%20War%20(Final).pdf?versionId=5g1qc1JJpZ4uMF5qPewND7RFRJ0EyRV3,     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   Show Notes: What are the strategies a professional performance consultant utilizes for high performance athletes? Sharing his expertise of PRI and pain treatment in the high performance world is Mike Cantrell, joining us as this week's special guest! Mike is a physical therapist and movement & performance consultant with his own business, Applied Integration Consulting alongside James Anderson. In today's episode, we'll discuss with him what PRI is, how he got involved, and how it has changed and evolved over the years before we dive into symmetry and asymmetry in athletes.   We'll then take a look into a case study of athletic pubalgia for recommended testing and treatment strategies from the perspective of an expert. What are polyarticular chains and how do you activate them? Why is it important to master control over your muscles as an athlete? What are the most significant areas for pelvic positioning? Join us for a treasure trove of learning about high performance athletics from a raw and real technical PRI lens! 00:00 Introducing guest Mike Cantrell, a physical therapist and movement & performance consultant dedicated to helping individuals with chronic pain! 02:50 What led you to PRI? 07:35 What did you do after teaching at the institute? 09:10 What is PRI? 11:45 What are polyarticular chains? 13:15 How do you measure the symmetry of the pelvis? 16:20 Strategizing objective testing for treatments. 19:10 How do you assess pelvic position? 23:50 What would you do for a treatment strategy? 27:15 What do you look for in glutes? 32:35 How important are ribs to pelvic position? 35:45 Understanding athletic pubalgia. 39:40 What areas would you focus on in a large team? 40:55 Why is knowing how to shut off your muscles so important? 44:55 How does a person's mental wellness relate to their physical therapy? 46:35 How and why is PRI evolving? 47:55 What services do you offer at your business, Applied Integration Consulting? 52:40 What do you have coming up that you're excited for? 55:35 What beliefs have changed over time in your field? 58:00 Where can people find all your articles?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The position of the goaltender and its unique characteristics in relation to other positions. Training and preparation techniques for goaltenders. The demands and injuries goaltenders regularly face. Advice for young and aspiring goaltenders.   Resources + Links: Learn more on Maria's website https://www.goalietrainingpro.com   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   Show Notes: What does the future of goaltending look like? To find out, we've invited Maria Mountain, a performance coach, exercise physiologist, and the founder of Goalie Training Pro! Through her online business, Maria has helped hockey goaltenders from around the world train smarter and perform better. She will be sharing her wealth of knowledge on all things goaltending as we discuss the position of the goaltender from a coaching perspective.   We'll explore the unique demands and biomechanics of goaltending, the evolution behind the position and where we think it's heading, training and preparation techniques for goaltenders, and even more. We've got advice any young or aspiring goaltender won't want to miss out on as we explore the qualities, programs, and skill sets it takes to become an elite goalie. Join in and become a part of the future of goaltending today! 00:00 Welcome today's special guest, Maria Mountain, a performance coach and business owner training hockey goaltenders all around the world! 01:25 What drew you to goaltending? 04:25 What was your experience studying science and kinesiology? 07:45 How did it help you form connections?  10:00 Did your master's help you in your practice? 11:25 The biomechanical differences between goaltending and other positions. 14:35 Do you believe in goalie specific training? 15:30 What elements would you add or avoid in goalie specific training? 17:15 What is your opinion on squatting? 19:30 How do you value and objectify position? 22:40 What methods do you use for pelvic position? 26:00 The recent rise of FAI (femoroacetabular impingement). 29:10 How are the volume of games affecting this? 31:35 What would you add to a young goalie's in season program? 34:20 Do you use video as a tool for biomechanical analysis? 36:20 What are three qualities that elite goaltenders possess? 39:50 What are the most common mistakes you see young goalies make? 42:10 How will the goaltender position evolve in the future? 45:05 Have you experimented with vision training in your programs? 46:20 Using virtual reality for hockey drills. 48:55 How much value do you place in strength and skill work? 51:45 Who does Goalie Training Pro serve?  

In This Episode, You Will Learn: A behind the scenes look into the daily life and duties of a goaltending coach. The qualities and skills that make up a goaltender. What has changed in the game since the 90's and early 2000's. How to build trust and culture within your team as a coach. Resources + Links:   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   Show Notes: What does the game look like from a goalie coach's eyes? Today, we are joined by Sean Burke, a National Hockey League veteran of 18 seasons and the current director of goaltending for the Montreal Canadiens! He'll be sharing his experience and expertise on goalie coaching and goaltending. Who were his mentors, and how did he apply what he learned from them into his teachings? What were the qualities he focused on training as a goaltender? How has the game changed and evolved since the 90's and early 2000's?   We'll talk about his transition into coaching, the hip injuries he sustained from goaltending, as well as his approach to building trust and culture around his athletes. Then, we pivot into the management side of things to discuss hiring staff, the recent boom of technology, strength & conditioning training, and even more. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or fan, there's something for everyone in this episode to enjoy, so join in and learn what it takes to stay in the game!  00:00 Meet 18 year NHL veteran, Sean Burke, the current director of goaltending for the Montreal Canadiens! 01:30 What qualities kept you in the game for so long? 02:40 What qualities did your parents instill in you from a young age? 04:40 How has goaltending changed since the 90's and 2000's? 07:20 Understanding the technical side of the game. 10:30 What qualities did you value in a goalie coach? 12:25 What was your process with strength and conditioning during the 90's? 14:50 As a goaltender, what did you focus on training? 16:10 How did you approach the off-season? 18:15 Hip injuries and goaltending. 21:15 What made you pursue coaching? 23:05 How do you build trust with your goaltenders? 24:45 A behind the scenes look into the day of a goaltending coach. 27:45 What was your experience as a management coach? 30:00 What do you look for when hiring staff? 33:30 How do you approach coaching younger generations of athletes? 35:50 Striking a work-life balance. 37:35 When did you start playing the guitar? 41:00 What is your opinion on the recent rise of technology and analytics? 44:35 What was it like working with demanding coaches? 46:10 How should we approach conditioning tests? 48:25 What was your experience at the 2018 Spengler Cup? 51:10 How do you want to be remembered?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The impact and influence of mentors such as Arthur Boyle and Jack Parker. Why forming relationships and developing people skills as a coach is important. The key to coaching strong, committed athletes.   Resources + Links:   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   Show Notes: How do you make your impact as a coach? Our guest today is Michael Boyle, co-founder of MBSC, one of the first for-profit strength & conditioning companies in the world. Coach Boyle is a teacher, trainer, and coach who stands as an expert in the field of strength & conditioning. In this episode, we'll be discussing his journey as a coach, how he got involved in hockey, and the teachings he has learned over the years. We dive into the impact of iconic mentors such as his father, Arthur Boyle, and Coach Jack Parker, to see how their influences shaped him as both a person and as a coach. Then, we will take a look at his experience with the US women's national team and how he approached their training. How do you find the truly committed players? What are the skills coaches need to have outside of data? What is the true importance of showing up prepared? Get ready for countless lessons from a legend born from legends and learn how to take your performance to the next level!   0:00:00 Say hello to special guest Michael Boyle, teacher, trainer, strength & conditioning coach, and co-founder of MBSC!  0:03:00 How did you get involved in coaching? Would you say coaching ran in your blood? 0:07:25 How did your experience at Springfield change you? 0:09:15 If you had started off as a coach right now, what would have changed about your experience? 0:12:35 What did your experience lifting with all these pro athletes teach you? 0:15:30 How did you end up at Boston University? 0:18:10 How did you get involved with the hockey team? 0:24:00 What did you learn from working with Coach Jack Parker? 0:28:05 What kind of guy was Coach Parker? What was the side to him nobody really knew? 0:31:15 The impact of Coach Parker. 0:34:30 How was your father similar to Jack Parker? 0:36:20 How did you get involved in USA hockey? 0:40:00 The value of creating relationships and forming connections. 0:43:20 Why is having people skills as a coach so important? 0:46:40 What challenges did you face from administration? 0:50:55 What were your goals for measuring progress? 0:54:45 How to weed out the uncommitted players. 0:56:10 Which way do you think the pendulum has swung, and how can we achieve an equilibrium? 1:00:50 What is the current fascination with data? 1:03:10 Showing up prepared to show up better.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The qualities that make up a great coach, leader, and role model. What it was like playing with Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. What coaches need to be aware of, and the difficulties they can face. The key to creating a healthy, balanced team culture. Advice for young hockey players and aspiring coaches.   Resources + Links:   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   Show Notes: Do you want a real, behind the scenes look into the world of coaching? Then you're in luck! Today, we have Craig MacTavish, a former National Hockey League player turned head coach who played 17 NHL seasons and won the Stanley Cup four times! We will be discussing his playing career as well as his transition into coaching. Who were the mentors he looked up to and learned the most from? What did his team cultures look like and what was special about them? How does he approach coaching on ice as well as from an analytics perspective?    We'll explore what it was like to play and work alongside legends such as Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. Then, MacTavish shares his invaluable advice for aspiring coaches and what they need to be aware of, as well as advice for young hockey players. Whether you're a veteran coach or just starting out, you'll be able to take away something new from this episode!   0:00:00 Meet Craig MacTavish, a former NHL player & head coach with 17 seasons under his belt! 0:01:25 What qualities led to your longevity? 0:03:15 What were the qualities that got you to the National Hockey League? 0:07:40 Who were your mentors in your early career? What made you look up to them? 0:09:30 What mentors did you learn to emulate? 0:12:35 Taking a look back at the Russian style of play. 0:16:30 What was it like playing with Wayne Gretzky? 0:19:40 Is it possible to teach hockey sense? 0:21:55 What made Mark Messier such a good leader? 0:23:55 What was special about your team's culture to be able to win the Stanley Cup four times? 0:27:50 How has the game changed since your last NHL game? 0:29:30 What led you into coaching? 0:34:20 The three pillars of Oilers culture. 0:37:45 What are your passions away from hockey? 0:38:50 What are some of the difficulties coaches face? 0:41:15 How do you approach coaching the newer generations? 0:44:50 Taking the directive approach. 0:47:20 Where do analytics and metrics fit into your decision making? 0:51:45 What advice do you have for young, aspiring coaches? 0:53:40 What do people need to realize about coaching? 0:56:15 What advice do you have for young hockey players? 0:58:10 What is coming up next for you? 0:58:50 How would you want to be remembered?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to build culture around self-sufficiency, accountability, and education. The physiology and importance of fascial health and performance. The three step approach to training fascia. What goes into effective strength & conditioning training models.   Resources + Links: https://coachtube.com/course/health-fitness/understanding-fascia-and-its-role-in-performance/11920886   https://www.eldoamethod.com/about-eldoa-method   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   Show Notes: Do you want to know what goes into peak performance on a biological, physiological scale? Our guest today is speaker, consultant, and performance coach, Brijesh Patel, the current associate athletic director and director of athletic performance at Quinnipiac University. He works with men's and women's basketball as well as men's and women's ice hockey to create self-sufficient cultures built around accountability and education. We'll take a look into strength & conditioning models on a collegiate level, and how Coach Patel optimizes performance from his student athletes. Then, it's time to explore all things related to the physiology behind fascia: What is it? What does it do? Why is it important? And how can we train it? For the athletes and coaches looking to take it to the next level, this is the episode for you!   0:00:00 Meet Coach Brijesh Patel, associate athletic director and director of athletic performance at Quinnipiac University! 0:01:55 What does a day in your life look like? 0:04:20 What is your philosophy with your athletes? 0:06:50 Why should you avoid being spread thin? 0:08:50 How do you create individualized programs? 0:11:30 Building a self-sufficient culture. 0:14:50 How do you approach your student athletes with your mission statement? 0:18:25 The plants versus machines analogy. 0:21:55 Why does position matter? 0:23:25 Where does position start? 0:26:40 What is fascia and why is it important? 0:29:30 Why is fascia an obstacle to position? 0:31:35 How do you measure those differences and how long do they last for? 0:34:10 How does fascial impairment affect the lymphatic system? 0:37:15 What are the elastic and plastic properties of fascia? 0:39:00 How to approach fascial preparation. 0:42:35 What is ELDOA? 0:44:10 How do you increase load through the fascial system? 0:45:40 Improving sequence and pairs. 0:47:45 How do you use eccentric and isometrics? 0:49:15 What is the time interval for your student athletes? 0:51:25 What is the last step of fascial preparation? 0:53:20 How do you periodize the in season model? 0:56:45 How about off season? 0:59:35 What do you recommend for fascial health?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to see the game from a scouting perspective. The critical skills and qualities a scout looks for in a player. Advice for young, aspiring scouts. What human components can and cannot be measured.   Resources + Links:   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   Show Notes: Do you want to know how a veteran NHL scout developed his lens? Today, we have the director of player personnel for the Las Vegas Golden Knights, Vaughn Karpan, a player turned scout with over 30 years of scouting experience. We'll be discussing the lessons he has learned over his career, starting from his early years of mentorship to the present day. We also talk about the qualities a scout looks for in a player, both on the ice and off it. Then, we explore the components and skills that can and cannot be measured by data alone. If you're an aspiring scout, you won't want to miss your chance to learn what it really takes to be a scout for the NHL! 0:00:00 Joining us today is the player turned scout and current Las Vegas Golden Knights director of player personnel, Vaughn Karpan! 0:01:20 What led you to scouting? 0:05:10 Who were your mentors in your early career? What qualities did you admire about them? 0:08:40 What does a typical week look like for you? 0:10:45 From a scouting perspective, how has the landscape of talent evaluation changed? 0:15:00 What do you look for when hiring a staff member? 0:18:25 How have you evolved your lens? 0:22:25 How does technology play into talent identification? 0:26:20 Relying on your gut instinct. 0:29:30 How is skating evaluated as a skill? How does it interact with game speed? 0:32:45 What is critical for a player to have? 0:35:15 Playing the game versus understanding the game. 0:37:20 What have we lost sight of in sports? 0:40:30 As a scout, What does a combine mean to you? 0:44:05 What components cannot be measured by a scoreboard? 0:48:10 Are there qualities that you look for off ice? 0:50:50 What advice do you have for aspiring scouts? 0:53:50 Why is scouting not for everyone?  0:57:25 What does it take to be a good scout?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: A behind the scenes look into the life of a high performance coach. Advice for aspiring coaches, young athletes, and youth hockey parents. What key qualities a sports science staff needs to have. How to find joy in life and in the game.   Resources + Links:   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   Show Notes: Have you ever wanted a behind the scenes look into the life of one of the best coaches in the history of the game? In this episode, we're joined by Mike Babcock, head coach of the University of Saskatchewan men's hockey team and the winningest coach in Detroit Red Wings history. We'll be going behind the scenes of a national hockey league coach's day for fresh perspectives and quality advice all aspiring coaches or young players need to hear. Then, we discuss what characteristics are important for a sports scientist to have, as well as key elements any coaching staff needs. Our talk will take us back in time to Coach Babcock's early career, and all the way to today as we chase the story behind his success. Join us and find out what the joy of the game means to a high performance coach! 00:00 Meet Coach Mike Babcock, one of the best coaches in the game! 02:30 Why are you fond of the early start of your career? 04:35 Who were your mentors? 07:40 As a young coach, how did you build culture with your teams? 09:30 What were lessons from previous experiences that you drew from as a national league coach? 12:10 What do your days look like behind the scenes? 14:40 Finding a work-life balance. 17:20 How did you build and re-tool the Detroit Red Wings? 18:40 What were some of the tangibles and intangibles of the Red Wings' success? 22:10 What does it mean to embrace the monotony of being a pro? 24:40 Did you take a cooperative approach in your early coaching? 27:05 How have players changed, and how has your approach changed with them? 30:40 What are good qualities for a sports scientist or a strength coach? 34:00 Why is communication within a team so important? 36:50 Persuasion versus informing messages. 38:25 What do you not find value in? 40:05 What are the critical anchor points for you? 42:10 Knowing when to experiment. 44:15 Which tests do you prefer? 46:00 What advice would you give to an aspiring coach? 49:40 How about for a young player? 51:10 What advice do you have for youth hockey parents? 52:45 What are your thoughts on the development of youth hockey? 55:10 A day in the life of a head coach. 55:15 What is coming up next for you?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The pillars behind the Pioneer health and performance model. The qualities, objectives, and evaluations coaching staffing should have. The advantages of using and mastering technology. How to monitor and utilize data for maximum output.   Resources + Links:   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   Show Notes: Are you ready to take your performance model to the next level? Our guest today is the senior associate athletic director of sports performance at the University of Denver, Matt Shaw. He's here to discuss the incredible Pioneer health and performance model before deep diving into monitoring and technology. First, we get a closer look into the pillars of the PHP model and the process behind it. Then, we want to explore the advantages and efficiency of technology such as Catapult, force plates, and GymAware, and the focus points Matt looks out for as a coach for student athletes. Are you using technology to its fullest potential? Do you want to know what qualities you should look for in your department staff? This episode has all of your answers and more, so come and learn how to play harder and perform higher! 0:00:00 Meet Matt, the University of Denver's senior associate athletic director of sports performance. 0:01:20 What did you do before your current position? 0:04:00 How involved on the floor are you within your position? 0:05:25 Does your background help you have better communication now? 0:07:30 What are the main pillars of the PHP model? 0:09:40 How are these pillars integrated directly to students? 0:12:05 What were the mistakes you made and what were the lessons you learned? 0:14:15 How did you expand your staffing? 0:16:50 Building up the model. 0:19:35 What are the qualities you look for when hiring? 0:23:50 How do the members of the model communicate? How do you communicate within it? 0:26:25 How are you growing the model? 0:29:10 What does your position entail? 0:32:00 How do you evaluate your staff? 0:34:50 How does your background factor into evaluations? 0:37:10 What drives your technological investments? 0:41:50 The advantages of knowing how to use technology. 0:46:40 What technology do you currently use? 0:48:10 What do you focus on when using force plates? 0:52:30 How do you track and use data? 0:54:20 What were the interventions you made using GPS? 0:58:30 How do you use Catapult to reinforce practices? 1:02:35 What do you hone in on concerning return to play?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Tools you need to build, develop, and coach elite teams. The purpose and intent of combines. Fundamentals behind coaching philosophy.   Resources + Links:   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   Show Notes: Have you ever wondered what the key to successful coaching looks like? Today, we're joined by Reg Grant, certified strength & conditioning coach, former New York Rangers performance director, and current director of human performance at Holy Main Hospital. With his seasoned background, he shares with us the lessons he's learned and the mistakes he's made from his experiences as both president of the SCAPH and a developer of the NHL Entry Draft combine. Then, we dive into combines and what they are and what purpose they serve. We discuss how he has navigated change during critical moments of his career, constructed his high performance model, and cultivated his athletes both on and off the ice throughout the years. Whether you're an aspiring coach or high performance athlete, this episode has something of value for everyone! 00:00:00 Meet Reg Grant, certified strength & conditioning coach, former New York Rangers performance director, and current director of human performance at Holy Main Hospital. 00:02:35 Is it rare to stay at the same club for over a decade? 00:04:10 What do you think is the secret to long term success? 00:07:30 What was your first year with the Rangers like? 00:12:25 How to approach coaching for young athletes. 00:14:50 Would you take the same approach today? 00:16:45 For your first year, how did you run your test? 00:21:50 The importance of having everyone on the same page. 00:25:40 How did you navigate change? 00:28:35 What is essential for aspiring coaches to understand? 00:31:45 How did you create your performance model? 00:35:55 How did development camps help evolve that model? 00:38:25 What are your feelings about technology and trusting your gut? 00:43:05 Reevaluating for the human component. 00:47:15 What is critical to remember for coaching philosophy? 00:48:45 What was your time as the president of the SCAPH like? 00:52:30 How about as one of the developers of the current NHL Entry Draft combine? 00:56:15 What would your elevator pitch for combines be? 01:00:45 What are your responsibilities as director of human performance, and how do your past experiences help you now? 01:04:15 How to start sustaining and stacking healthy habits.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: What science is, and what it isn't. (Thoughts and emotions aside.) How we can lead as critical thinkers, and whether that is a skill that can be taught. Whether biases have a benefit. Our esteemed guests approach sports science and decision making.   Resources + Links:   Check out this podcast episode, that inspired today's conversation: Resilient Performance Podcast - Trust the Science episode   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   Show Notes: What is science? Maybe a better question to ask is “What ISN'T science?” In some conversations the term science seems to have changed or lost its meaning altogether. In this episode, I'm honored to be joined by two incredible guests, Doug Kechijian and Fergus Connolly.  Performance Coach and Business Advisor, Fergus Connollly and Physical Therapist, Strength Coach, and business owner at Resilient Performance Training Systems, Doug Kechijian. In this premier episode of The High Performance Hockey Podcast, we dive into sports science, critical thinking, and the blend of research, art, and science in the world of coaching. It's not just hockey, and it's not simply philosophy either. We're having a true discussion about thought, biases, and science. In life, business, and sports. We are so glad you're joining us for this first episode of the show. Please subscribe and follow us on social media to continue the conversation! 02:00 What is science meant to be? 07:15 Minimizing biases with a scientific approach. 11:40 What are limitations to science? 17:00 What is sports science in your own words? 20:50 Measuring what is meaningful vs measuring simply because we have technology. 24:15 Do you believe critical thinking can be taught in Universities? 33:30 Benefits of listening to different arguments and coming to your own conclusions. 38:20 The balance of art, experience, and science in coaching. 43:00 Do biases have a survival benefit? 48:30 Should you ever do anything that there isn't research for? 50:40 From a performance perspective, what is your hierarchical approach to making decisions?

Welcome to The High Performance Hockey Podcast! Hosted by former player, performance coach, author and speaker Anthony Donskov, the HPH podcast is a bi-weekly show that explores the science, practice and pedagogy of high performers in the sport of ice hockey.    Follow us on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Learn more on our website https://www.donskovsc.com/  

Anthony Donskov is a strength and conditioning coach for elite and youth hockey players and owns Donskov Strength and Conditioning in Columbus Ohio. He has also written two books: Physical Preparation for Ice Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical Solutions (2016) and The Gain, Go, Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players (2020). Needless to say after 16 years coaching some of the best in the world, Anthony is one of the leaders in hockey S&C. His ability to draw information from a variety of sources is second to none and it shows in his approach. Luckily he broke down a lot of his principles in full here in thoughtful and precise manner. We talked about his process of writing and how was able to complete two books. We also discussed training players in the offseason, balancing stressors between sport and training, ramping up on-ice work in the offseason, the differences between youth and pro athletes, skating vs sprinting, and conditioning considerations for hockey players. The conditioning discussion was particularly fruitful as we discussed how much off-ice conditioning is needed, how effective it is and how to incorporate as much on ice work as possible especially for pros. Here is the study referenced: Adaptations of skeletal muscle to endurance exercise and their metabolic consequences And finally here is Anthony's social media platforms: Twitter: @anthonydonskov IG: @anthonydonskov

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Anthony Donskov. Anthony is an author, coach, and founder of Donskov Strength & Conditioning in Columbus, Ohio with specialty with training hockey players. This is an episode full of a wealth of practical knowledge and wisdom.A few areas on this episode we discuss:- Why hockey is a late specialization sport- Training young vs experienced athletes- Practical nutritional guidelines that you can take away- In season training - Advice for players, coaches, and parents for training- Paul Donskov Legacy ScholarshipFollow Anthony Donskov on Twitter @AnthonyDonskovPaul Donskov Legacy Scholarship - Click hereCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web:Website HockeysArsenal.comTwitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg + @Daniel_Dukart for Dan)Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our websiteInstagram @HockeysArsenalYouTube @HockeysArsenalFacebook @HockeysArsenalNewsletter https://hockeysarsenal.substack.com

This episode features Anthony Donskov. Anthony is the founder of Donskov Strength and Conditioning located in Columbus, Ohio where he serves as the Director of Sports Performance. Anthony is currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Western Ontario. His research interests include; biomechanics, ice hockey performance, and return to play after injury. Anthony has served as an assistant strength coach for the US Women’s National Hockey team and has participated as a guest coach for several National Hockey League development camps. He is the Head Instructor/Director of off-ice Training at Donskov Hockey Development a family-run hockey school with a renowned reputation for developing young players. Anthony played two years of minor professional hockeyfor the Lubbock Cotton Kings of the Central Hockey League. He was named the 2003 Central Hockey League’s “Man of the Year” for his leadership both on the ice and in the community. He played his collegiate hockey at Miami (OH) University where he served as an assistant captain his senior year.

Outside The Rack #20- Anthony Donskov “As I’ve aged as a coach, I live in cognitive dissonance.” “Let the micro fit the macro.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 20th episode of Outside The Rack brought to you by Kinetic Performance the makers of Gymaware. In this show we are going to try to dive a little deeper into the minds of the top practitioners in the world of sport performance to learn a bit more about who they actually are and how they got to where they are at today. Today we are joined by Donskov Strength and Conditioning, Inc.’s Anthony Donskov. Anthony, thanks for being with us. Before we start, who is Anthony Donskov? I am a strength coach who resides in Columbus, Ohio. 1) Describe a learning situation that brought about an epiphany in your career The older you get the more questions you have unanswered. Let the micro dictate the macro. 2) If you could ask one questions and you know you would get the answer what would that be and why? What off ice abilities correlate strongest to elite hockey players? What on ice abilities correlate strongest to the skill of playing the sport of hockey? 3) What’s your escape? Aside from family, I love to write poetry and music. We are hoping to provide the best possible content for strength coaches with each of our shows. If feel this could provide value for anyone else in the strength and conditioning field please feel free to share. Enjoy the content? Then you should check out The Strength Coach Network! We built The Strength Coach Network to provide you three ways become the best practitioner possible. First, each month we add a new lecture from one of the best practitioners in the world to help keep you and your staff up to date with what the best of the best are doing with their athletes RIGHT NOW! Secondly, the forum provides you a new avenue to connect with practitioners around the world to find a unique point of view from coaches all over the world when it comes to career advice, training ideas, or any aspect of our lives in coaching. Finally, you get exclusive discounts on all products CVASPS related, INCLUDING your seat at The Seminar! When you add those three in with our library of over 100 sensational lectures, including all of those from The Central Virginia Sport Performance Seminar, you have found your one stop shop for continuing education for you and your staff. Make sure you hop over today and get your first 48 hours for only $1 by using the link here: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/ #StrengthCoach, #StrengthAndConditioningCoach, #Podcast, #LearningAtLunch, #TheSeminar, #SportsTraining, #PhysicalPreparation, #TheManual, #SportTraining, #SportPerformance, #HumanPerformance, #StrengthTraining, #SpeedTraining, #Training, #Coach, #Performance, #Sport, #HighPerformance, #VBT, #VelocityBasedTraining, #TriphasicTraining, #Plyometrics

Be sure to sign-up for a free sample and updates regarding my online course Bought In which goes live again August 27th. For the first few days we will be offering $100 off the total price. Go to https://courses.artofcoaching.com/ now to get the latest notifications sent to you!   You can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50). This information is kept free by our partnership with Momentous. To learn more about Momentous and what they do to help our community go to livemomentous.com/brett   Reach Out To Coach Donskov: Twitter & Instagram: @Donskovsc Via Website: https://www.donskovsc.com/   On this episode of The Art Of Coaching Podcast, we are joined by founder and head performance coach at Donskov Strength and Conditioning, Anthony Donskov. Anthony has years of experience both as a player, Strength Coach and business owner. Donskov is a frequent contributor/writer for Michael Boyle's www.strengthcoach.com, the best source for performance enhancement information on the Internet, and has lectured for the NSCA and USA Hockey respectively. He continues to work with athletes of all levels including minor hockey, junior hockey, college hockey, NHL, and assisting with the USA Women's' National Hockey Team.     Anthony's journey and background What inspired Anthony to pursue Doctoral route Forced complications of coaching methodologies and serial specialists Anthony's methods of athlete assessment. Directive approach vs. cooperative approach of coaching Holding the coaching veterans accountable vs. new coaches Using criticism to build knowledge Being a criticizer vs. contributor Knowing if what you're doing is working or not in coaching What does Anthony see as a successful interaction? Evaluating coaching Identifying the right type of strength coach to hire Anthony's advice on coaches seeking job opportunities What is the next step for strength and conditioning as a community?

“Sport performance is human performance, and everyone involved in sport is a human. They’re going to have their good days and bad days.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by GymAware, the leading tool to measure your athlete’s weight room performance. Learn more about “The Rolls Royce” of bar velocity monitoring here: https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord, ForceDecks, the GroinBar and HumanTrak. With all their products providing evidence-based solutions to performance professionals so they can get the right information, for the right decision, at the right time. Make sure to go check out all their great products at: www.valdperformance.com This weeks My Thoughts Monday was sparked by a run in with a person at Whole Foods during my typical Saturday “decompress” routine that wasn’t the best. It got me thinking about how we monitor our athletes and how we look at those questions or technology for the answers as to how they are and how we should handle them, but like Anthony Donskov said “context is king.” We jump to conclusions all too often about the athletes mood and effort, but maybe there is some underlying factor to that behavior and how can we reach them better because of this? We are hoping to provide the best possible content for strength coaches with each of our shows. If feel this could provide value for anyone else in the strength and conditioning field please feel free to share. Enjoy the content? Then you should check out The Strength Coach Network! The Strength Coach Network has taken The CVASPS Community and The Rugby Strength Coach Community and combined them to provide you the internet’s best content in one place. With more than 200 hours of fantastic lecture material make sure to check out The Strength Coach Network and use the code CVASPS to get a 48 hour trial for only $1 by using the link here: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/ #StrengthCoach, #StrengthAndConditioningCoach, #Podcast, #LearningAtLunch, #TheSeminar, #SportsTraining, #PhysicalPreparation, #TheManual, #SportTraining, #SportPerformance, #HumanPerformance, #StrengthTraining, #SpeedTraining, #Training, #Coach, #Performance, #Sport, #HighPerformance, #VBT, #VelocityBasedTraining, #TriphasicTraining, #Plyometrics

“Respect the context because everybody works in a different environment.” 
“I want our advanced level athletes and our pros to know their DNA is on their program, that’s important to me.” “Our programs are temporary hypotheses, and the goal is not to defend them, the goal is to try and find problems with them, and you can’t find problems if you don’t measure things.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should contact Andreas at andreas.ahlstrom@exxentric.com or 503-739-1391. All others, or to learn more about the kBox, kPulley and flywheel training, please go to their website at: https://exxentric.com/. Today we are joined by Donskov Strength and Conditioning’s Anthony Donskov to discuss the training of hockey players and return to play protocols for injured players. Anthony starts off discussing with us his PhD work, and why he chose to look at dual force plates with hockey players, including the relation to KPI’s with training and return to play. Anthony then shares with us how they set up their programming, including an overview of how he looks at training new clients and advanced level athletes. We then run down the rabbit hole of how Anthony looks at coaching, including a story that really encompasses his view of being a successful coach. We finish off talking about his tissue remodeling block and how that impacts the rest of their off season training. We are hoping to provide the best possible content for strength coaches with each of our shows. If feel this could provide value for anyone else in the strength and conditioning field please feel free to share. You can find sensational content just like this in The Strength Coach Network. As a member of The Strength Coach Networks, you can access over 200 hours of the highest-level lecture content just like this one for 48 hours for only $1. Follow the link below to sign up and use the code CVASPS at check out to get a 48 hour trial for only $1. Check out The Strength Coach Network Here! https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/ #StrengthCoach, #StrengthAndConditioningCoach, #Podcast, #LearningAtLunch, #TheSeminar, #SportsTraining, #PhysicalPreparation, #TheManual, #SportTraining, #SportPerformance, #HumanPerformance, #StrengthTraining, #SpeedTraining, #Training, #Coach, #Performance, #Sport, #HighPerformance, #VBT, #VelocityBasedTraining, #TriphasicTraining, #Plyometrics

Anthony Donskov is the founder and head performance coach at Donskov Strength and Conditioning. He’s also the author of the amazing book, Physical Preparation for Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical solutions. But more importantly, Anthony is a guy who I deeply respect. He’s constantly searching for better answers, and putting in the work to help […] The post Anthony Donskov on Elite Hockey Development and Performance appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Anthony Donskov Interview Donskov Strength & Conditioning is one of the premier training facilities in the country.  The biggest reason for this is its founder and head strength Coach, Anthony Donskov.   Donskov has established himself as one of the most knowledgeable and detail-oriented coaches in the industry.  His passion for continuing to improve as a coach in order to enhance the performance of his athletes is rivaled only by his undeniable core values in which he runs his business.     Every aspect of the comprehensive development of his athletes falls under these core values and the athletes at Donskov’s are immersed into a system of producing results.  There is a buy–in from the athletes and a collective culture of exceeding expectations from the coaches and interns.  Anthony Donskov is not only developing stronger, faster, and better conditioned athletes; but better young men and women. Elitefts™ Collegiate Line Podcasts at elitefts.com™ Coaching Articles at elitefts.com™ Sports Performance Articles at elitefts.com™ Articles by Mark Watts Mark Watts' Training Log Elitefts™ Q&A Elitefts™ SPP on iTunes Mark Watts on Twitter Donskov Strength & Conditioning