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In this episode, I speak with Mark Fitzgerald. Mark is a former NHL Strength and Conditioning Coach who is also a business owner. He is the founder of Elite Training Systems in Ontario and is currently based in Kelowna, BC. I hope you enjoy!
What is the best way to set up the next generation of high performing athletes for success? Joining me today is Mark Fitzgerald, head coach for Kelowna High Performance + founder of Elite Training Systems in Ontario, who has spent the last 15 years working with athletes from a variety of sports at every level. We have an educational hour diving into long-term athletic development for youth hockey. We'll unpack everything there is about coaching young hockey players, from the pitfalls of the “more is better” mentality to the current state of affairs and its future. Mark also shares his game plan for developing athletes, building team culture, and training for sustainable success on and off the ice. Whether you're a coach or a parent, you'll gain key information to best support your young athlete! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:00 Youth development: long-term process over short-term success. 00:04:00 How did you step into your current appointment? 00:11:35 How to build culture + relationships in a new position. 00:21:00 Building team culture then versus now. 00:28:50 How do you build trust with your athletes? 00:33:05 Reframing the “more is better” mentality in youth hockey. 00:45:45 The common pitfalls of coaching youth hockey. 00:52:30 How do you teach + train for long-term success? 00:59:45 The most consistent way to get results. 01:05:20 How can we make youth hockey better? 01:10:00 What advice would you give to young coaches? 01:17:50 The key to balance work, life, and relationships. 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
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - the first episode of season 4 / 2023 - Dan is joined by Ryan Maitland to discuss coaching and development strategies for creating a complete athlete. The two discuss how benefits of strength & conditioning expand beyond the gym and into other areas of an athlete's life. Ryan is a Salisbury University Alumni, where he had obtained his Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science and received his Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). Ryan is from Elkton, Maryland, where he played Lacrosse at the High School & Junior College level. After his Lacrosse career, Ryan worked within the Sports Performance Department at Salisbury University for 2 years before taking on many prestigious Internships with The University of Delaware and Elite Training Systems in Whitby, Ontario. Upon graduation from Salisbury, Ryan went on to serve as a Graduate Assistant at Webber International University in Babson Park, Florida, where he was the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Baseball and Women's Basketball programs. Most recently, Ryan served as the Regional Performance Director at Power Train Sports & Fitness where he received experience training Elite High School, College, and Professional Athletes. Ryan has a passion for making athletes realize their full life potential on and off the field. When Ryan isn't working with athletes or hanging out with his fiance, Krista, and their dog, Nala, you can find him in the woods bowhunting, mountain biking, hiking, or on the mats getting choked out in a Brazilian Ju Jitsu class. For more on The Athlete Academy, you can check out http://www.athleteacademymd.com/ or @athleteacademymd To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-braun/support
This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Mark Fitzgerald on the podcast. A fellow Bishop's University graduate, Mark is the owner of Elite Training Systems which is now a franchise of four locations. He has also spent time working in the professional sport working with the Toronto Marlies and the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL. Coming from a humble beginning in strength and conditioning where the field was very young and jobs were scarce, Mark was able to create his own opportunities working with Adam Foote and David Branch, creating further opportunities down the road. We had a great discussion about creating a career in strength and conditioning. A lot of young coaches want to rise the ranks of the industry and hit the world of professional sport. Mark goes into great detail about the work that has to go into the early years of building your strength & conditioning career. Developing as a coach, learning more about the science behind training and understanding what your role really means before jumping in with the elite of the elite.Mark also got into details of how to progress in a career in strength and conditioning. How he framed his goal setting strategy and reframing strategy really got me thinking and I hope it got you thinking as well. Keeping yourself on track is as simple as deliberate practice. Set your goals and set reminders to keep yourself moving forwards and ensure that you are accomplishing those goals and progressing in your life & career.When I asked Mark what allows athletes to succeed at the top level it was to not be a passenger of your own success. Be aware in every situation. Show up to training, to seminars, to anything available and TRULY try to learn. If you develop good habits & knowledge and continue to grow as a person and as an athlete right from day one, you will continue to push forward in your career past anyone and everyone that gets in your way.Thank YOU for tuning in to another episode of The Elite Development Podcast! Please do me a huge favour and leave a rating / review for the show.To get in touch with Mark, reach out over instagram @fitzgeraldetsCheck out the full show here;www.elitedevelopmentpodcast.caCheck out my website;www.coachdusseault.comE-mail me: kenny@coachdusseault.comFollow me on social media;Instagram: @coachdusseaultTwitter: @coachdusseaultFacebook: Coach Dusseault - Strength and ConditioningAlso, I am very excited to announce a partnership with Perfect Sport Nutrition! Check them out for all top quality supplements at https://perfectsports.com/ and use code 'kenny20' at checkout for 20% off your order!
On episode #101 of the Hockey Strength Podcast, and episode #3 of the SCAPH alumni series, Mark Fitzgerald joins the show along with Mike Potenza and David Rosales. Mark is the owner of Elite Training Systems in Whitby, Ontario and the Head of Performance/Combine Development with Under Armour. Previously, Mark served as the head strength and conditioning coach of the Anaheim Ducks (2015-2019) and the Toronto Marlies (2008-2014). In this episode, we dive into Mark's experiences from the AHL to the NHL to the private sector. He shares the lessons he's learned in how to work with athletes at all levels and how to communicate with head coaches and management (hint: it's not so easy). You can find Mark on Twitter (@FitzgeraldETS), Instagram (@FitzgeraldETS), and on his website, fitzgeraldets.com. For links to everything discussed head to prohockeystrength.com the official website of SCAPH.
In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I sit down with Mark Fitzgerald to discuss how he's adapted his programming over time in two key situations: hockey vs football and s&c vs speed. What are the similarities? What changes need to be made? Mark Fitzgerald is the owner of Elite Training Systems and the Head of Performance for Under Armor. Mark previously held the position of Head Strength Coach for the Anaheim Ducks. Twitter: @FitzgeraldETS Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter! Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below! FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-s... EDUCATION OFFERING: Speed Pillars: https://lesspellman.podia.com/speed-p... TRAINING OFFERINGS: [NEW] Summer Camps: https://train.lesspellman.com/summers... [NEW] Training Sessions: https://train.lesspellman.com/summers... Speed Code: https://online.pjfperformance.net/use... JOIN OUR SPEED MISSION: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spellmanper... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeD6... Twitter: https://twitter.com/les7spellman?ref_... Website: https://www.lesspellman.com/
Don't miss this exclusive pop-up event on November 2-3rd of 2019! More details via the link below and only 10 spots remain! Coaches of all ages and experience levels welcome! https://bit.ly/2kvAIyc 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. As part of the Art of Coaching audience, you can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50). I am pleased to be joined by friend and colleague Mark Fitzgerald. Mark previously worked as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks and was the Head of Performance and Nutrition for the Canadian Hockey league, where he oversaw the combine development program and implemented many unique nutritional and educational programs. In addition, he owns Elite Training Systems, a high-performance training center that caters to athletes from all sports. Mark is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Topics include: Mark's background and obstacles overcome Mark's early days and the doubts he had on a career in Strength and Conditioning Early on influencers of Mark and the evolution of becoming an entrepreneur "The best defense against a recession is being damn good at what you do" Mark's mentality of never letting anyone outwork him and where that came from The use of haptics in Mark's coaching How Mark manages his time What does communication in coaching mean to Mark and how does he work on this? Has Mark ever been critical of himself as a father and husband due to sacrifices made in his career? Do future coaches ever consider the responsibilities of raising a family early on in their career? Making your clients visit to you the best part of their day and how Mark implements this into his staff's mindset Reach out to Coach Mark: Via website: markfitzgerald.net fitzgeraldets.com Read my book: https://amzn.to/314zoTh Sign up for my course: https://courses.artofcoaching.com/signup Follow me on social media: http://www.instagram.com/coach_brettb https://twitter.com/Coach_BrettB Subscribe to my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxkPJr4WMhAeQUlOu6ld-w Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: artofcoaching.com
Former Windsor Spitfires Athletic Therapist returns to the podcast to talk about his decision to leave the Spits, training the Lancers women's basketball team, and Elite Training Systems starting up in WindsorSupport the show (http://gf.me/u/xpk4a5)
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Highlights of Episode 204 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Mark Fitzgerald, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks and owner of Elite Training Systems, is on to talk about making the transition from the AHL to the NHL, Building Trust with Players, the research he is doing on Data for his Masters, Evaluating Hockey Talent vs. Athleticism, Hockey Testing, Nutrition and more. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Reevaluating his warm up based off of higher heart rates shown in Complete Sports Conditioning, the video "It's not how much, it's how fast", the video Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat with a Band Complete Sports Conditioning "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Managing Money" "The Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Dr. Kyle Kiesel is on to talk about using the FMS for injury prediction. "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here
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Warming up before a practice, game or training session is vital in ensuring the body is ready to compete at its highest level. Warm ups should start with basic movements - and they don’t necessarily need a lot of space or equipment. Mark Fitzgerald, owner of Elite Training Systems, Strength and Conditioning Coach Anaheim Ducks/ Lead Training Adviser Under Armour Canada talks about the proper way to warm up and train your body.