The Hockey Strength Podcast David Rosales

In this episode, David Rosales and Mike Potenza are joined by Devan McConnell, the High Performance Director of the Arizona Coyotes.


Devan opens the discussion by expanding on his article where he outlined his warm-up protocol for goalies, touching on how he thinks about goalie training more broadly.


Then, they discuss how Devan's overall coaching philosophy and how it evolved, from his early time as a strength coach up to the NHL, which he'll be discussing further at the International Hockey Performance Summit this June.


Finally, Devan shares how he continues to learn and improve, in particular, why he reads and learns from sources outside strength and conditioning.  


For links to everything discussed, head to the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com.

On this episode of the Hockey Strength Podcast David and Mike are joined by Edmonton Oilers assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Joel Jackson. 


 


During this episode:


- How Joel got his start in the fitness industry. 


- His experience as a college Strength and Conditioning Coach. 


- The transition from college to the NHL. 


- Some of the new equipment that he has access to since joining the Oilers.


- Advice for young professionals in the industry. 


- His thoughts on the recent Machine Gun Kelly album and the current state of punk music (very important). 


 


You can find links to everything discussed at the official website of SCAPH prohockeystrength.com

For episode #1 of the 2021-2022 hockey season, David Rosales interviews SCAPH president, co-host (normally) of the podcast, and Director of Strength and Conditioning of the San Jose Sharks, Mike Potenza.


 


David and Mike take this conversation in a free-ranging, meandering fashion and touch on...


- What it takes to become an NHL strength coach


- Mike's biggest educational experiences


- The moment he knew he wanted to pursue the S&C field


- How he continually improves as a coach 


- Advice to young coaches


...and more.


 


You can find links to everything discussed at the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com

On episode #111 of the Hockey Strength Podcast Peter "Renzo" Renzetti joins the show. Coach Renzo, a self-proclaimed “old-school” coach, is a 40-year strength and conditioning veteran. He was the long-time strength coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Renzo currently serves teams and athletes who seek him out in the Toronto area.


We discuss...


What he's learned from everyone from Louie Simmons to Pavel Datsyuk.


The "5-10-5 Rule" for coaching teams


The importance of strength and his overarching philosophy


His periodization plan for hockey... and much more.


 


You can find links to everything discussed at the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com

On episode #110 of the Hockey Strength Podcast and episode #12 of the SCAPH Alumni Series, Rich Hesketh joins the show. 


Rich served as the strength and conditioning coach for the Calgary Flames for 19 seasons from 1995-2014. Before that he was on the Canadian National Track and Field team. He was the 1988 Canadian Decathlon Champion and 4-time indoor combined events national Champion. He also coached track and field for 17 years with the University of Calgary Dinos and the Calgary Spartans Track & Field Club. Rich was a consultant for NIKE Hockey Conditioning programs for 6 years currently contributes to hockey training projects for Under Armour. Currently he’s the athletic development coach for the University of Calgary Dinos men’s and women’s basketball.


In this episode we discuss:


How his track background helped Rich as an S&C coach...


The crucial offseason thought exercise for S&C coaches....


How he came to work with Nike (hint: Jerome Iginla had something to do with it).


Rich's website: richhesketh.com


Rich on Instagram: rich.hesketh


Rich on Twitter: @richhesketh


Links to show notes and more at prohockeystrength.com

On episode #109 of the Hockey Strength Podcast, and episode #11 of the SCAPH Alumni Series, Mike Bahn joins the show to chat with Mike Potenza and David Rosales.


Now working as a consultant in the private sector to various teams and organizations, Mike Bahn is a strength and conditioning coach with experience across multiple sports. Most recently, Mike worked as the strength and conditioning coordinator for US Ski and Snowboard, leading a team of coaches at USSA’s Center of Excellence training facility. Prior to the USSA, he spent seven years at the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes where he was also the strength and conditioning coordinator. He has also worked as the minor league strength and conditioning coordinator for MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks.


 


You can find Mike on his website, HMMR Media, Twitter (@MikeBahn), and LinkedIn.


 


Read the full show notes to this episode at the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com