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Book details
  • Genre:SPORTS & RECREATION
  • SubGenre:Winter Sports / Hockey
  • Language:English
  • Pages:210
  • eBook ISBN:9781620954171

Ultimate Hockey Training

Transforming Effort Into Ability!

by Kevin Neeld

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Overview
In Ultimate Hockey Training, hockey development expert Kevin Neeld details exactly how you should design and progress your off-ice training to continually improve on-ice performance. Neeld’s system includes assessments, exercise progressions, and year-round training guidelines to help you realize your full potential. Specific injury prevention strategies are identified to not only make you a faster, stronger, and better conditioned player, but also more durable one.
Description
Ice hockey is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports in the world. Competing at elite levels requires a unique combination of refined skill and overall athleticism. Without exception, truly maximal performance stems from comprehensive preparation. In Ultimate Hockey Training, hockey development expert Kevin Neeld details exactly how you should design and progress your off-ice training to continually improve on-ice performance. Neeld’s system includes assessments, exercise progressions, and year-round training guidelines to help you realize your full potential. Specific injury prevention strategies are identified to not only make you a faster, stronger, and better conditioned player, but also more durable one. Ultimate Hockey Training is the most complete hockey training system ever developed, a must-have resource for any player or coach.
About the author
Kevin Neeld has rapidly established himself as an international authority on hockey training and development with a reputation for creatively applying an extensive knowledge in functional anatomy, biomechanics, neural control, and injury prevention to get his athletes superior results. Currently Kevin serves as the Director of Athletic Development at Endeavor Sports Performance in Sewell, NJ, where he is sought after for his expertise in both performance enhancement and injury resistance. Kevin has helped players surpass previous performance bests following a multitude of common hockey injuries, including shoulder and hip labral tears, sports hernias, chronic groin and hip flexor strains, and low back pain. As a recognized expert in the field, Kevin continues to work with clients currently playing in the National Hockey League, American Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, NCAA Division I collegiate, United States Hockey League, New England Prep School, and Tier I Elite travel programs. Kevin received his Master’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Neuroscience from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware with a major in Fitness Management and a minor in Strength and Conditioning. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, Certified Sport Performance Coach with USA Weightlifting, and has completed the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coaching Certification.