Reflection: 20 Years of High Performance in the NHL with Sean Skahan

06/17/24 • 55 min

How far has strength & conditioning gone in the past 20 years? Here with me today is Sean Skahan, owner of Skahan Sport Conditioning with 20+ years of high performance under his belt! We’ll speak about Sean’s 2 decades worth of experience within the NHL and the strength & conditioning landscape as a whole. Sean reflects on his journey, going from an elite college setting to now owning + running a sport conditioning company working with young athletes. We’ll discuss coaching changes in the strength & conditioning field, how he navigated major transitions, and the important lessons he gained during his time in the high performance sphere. If you’re curious how much high performance sports has evolved, then you’re in the right place. Join the conversation for 20+ years of learnings, lessons, and reflections!

HIGHLIGHTS

02:00 What led you to becoming an NHL strength coach?

08:35 Then versus now: Coaching changes in the strength & conditioning landscape.

14:05 Unpacking the human element in the high performance sphere.

23:50 What were your biggest mistakes + goals during your first few years?

26:25 Check out the High Performance Masterclass!

27:45 How did you handle new coaching changes + transitions over 20 years?

33:00 A BTS peek into owning and running a sport conditioning company.

44:35 Education within the private sector.

49:05 What advice would you share with young coaches?

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