Off-Ice to On-Ice: Unveiling the Secrets of Youth Hockey Performance

● Are you the parent of a young hockey player wondering how to help them reach their full potential? This episode explores a groundbreaking study that examines the link between off-ice physical fitness and on-ice performance in youth hockey players. We break down the science behind key findings, revealing which off-ice tests can predict skating speed, agility, and even shot velocity. Discover practical training insights for coaches and parents, learn the importance of training programs that go beyond the ice, and gain a new understanding of what it takes to build a better hockey player.
● Join us as we sit down with the researchers behind a fascinating study that sheds new light on the science of hockey performance in young athletes. Discover how factors like sprinting speed, vertical jump, and even aerobic fitness can impact a player's on-ice success. We discuss the surprising findings that debunk common myths, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to training. Get valuable takeaways for coaches, parents, and players, and learn how to optimize off-ice training for maximum on-ice results.
Main source: The relationship between off-ice testing and on-ice performance in male youth Ice hockey players
Mark S. Rice, Darren E. R. Warburton, Alejandro Gaytan-Gonzalez, Veronica K. Jamnik, Kai Kaufman, Declan R. D. Warburton, Michael Souster, Shannon S. D. Bredin
Front Sports Act Living. 2024; 6: 1418713. Published online 2024 Aug 15. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1418713
PMCID: PMC11358090