Behind the Gear

By National Skill Development Association

Getting behind the gear to find out how high level hockey players, coaches, and management have gotten to the positions they are in.... more

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The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.

Behind the Gear episodes:

September 06, 2018 Episode 10: NICK SUZUKI (Owen Sound Attack)
In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Vegas Golden Knights’ 2017 1st round draft pick, Nick Suzuki to talk about his journey from minor hockey to being drafted in the first round to the OHL and the NHL. Nick shares his insight on the pressures of playing through his draft years, some funny stories of […]
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57min
September 03, 2018 Episode 9: BOONE JENNER (Columbus Blue Jackets)
In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Columbus Blue Jackets Alternate Captain, Boone Jenner to talk about growing up with two older brothers and getting to follow in his brother’s footsteps in making it to the OHL, and then his journey to the NHL. Boone Jenner: DOB: June 15, 1993 Ht/Wt: 6’2″ / 205lbs Position: […]
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1h 3min
August 29, 2018 Episode 8: BRETT SENEY (Binghamton Devils)
In this episode, Dwayne sits down with New Jersey Devils prospect, Brett Seney, to talk about his journey to the NHL through the Division I NCAA route rather than the OHL route. Brett Seney: DOB: February 29, 1996 Ht/Wt: 5’9″ / 157lbs Position: Left Wing/Centre Shoots: Left Hometown: London, Ontario OHL Draft: 2012 9th Round 170th Overall – […]
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44min
August 27, 2018 Episode 7: TRAVIS KONECNY (Philadelphia Flyers)
In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Philadelphia Flyers winger, Travis Konecny, to talk about his mentality towards the game and how he is able to stay loose and not take himself too seriously, which he believes helps him have fun and stay engaged in the game. Travis Konecny: DOB: March 11, 1997 Ht/Wt: 5’10” / […]
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1h 9min
August 24, 2018 Episode 6: KURTIS GABRIEL (Binghamton Devils)
In this episode, Dwayne sits down with New Jersey Devils prospect, Kurtis Gabriel, to talk about his journey to the NHL Draft and earning a pro contract despite not getting drafted into the OHL. Kurtis Gabriel: DOB: April 20, 1993 Ht/Wt: 6’4″ / 201lbs Position: Right Wing Shoots: Right Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario OHL Draft: Signed with […]
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51min
August 23, 2018 Episode 5: MITCH STEWART [Part 3/3] (London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach)
In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Total Package Hockey and the OHL’s London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Mitch Stewart, to talk about the path to take players to the next level of hockey, from minor hockey to junior to the pros. About Mitch: Mitch is currently the head Strength and Conditioning Coach […]
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1h 1min
August 22, 2018 Episode 4: MITCH STEWART [Part 2/3] (London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach)
In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Total Package Hockey and the OHL’s London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Mitch Stewart, to talk about the athletic positioning of a player both on and off the ice. About Mitch: Mitch is currently the head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Total Package Hockey, and for the […]
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33min
August 21, 2018 Episode 3: MITCH STEWART [Part 1/3] (London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach)
In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Total Package Hockey and the OHL’s London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Mitch Stewart, to talk about the importance of sport specific strength training and the benefits of a coach who understands the biomechanics of a sport. About Mitch: Mitch is currently the head Strength and Conditioning […]
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33min
August 21, 2018Episode 3: MITCH STEWART (London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach)
In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Total Package Hockey and the OHL’s London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Mitch Stewart, to talk about the importance of sport specific strength training and the benefits of a coach who understands the biomechanics of a sport.
About Mitch:
Mitch is currently the head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Total Package Hockey, and for the London Knights (OHL) hockey organization. You can be an elite athlete or weekend warrior; he enjoys building training plans for a variety of clientele. One thing you must understand is that results are a product of your own hard work. Mitch will provide you with the tools and information necessary to ensure your hard work is well spent, producing the results you have set out to achieve.
He has built upon his education in Fitness and Health Promotion (Fanshawe College) and Kinesiology (Western University) with a variety of specialized courses related to nutrition and strength & conditioning.
Poliquin (PICP): Level 1&2, Biosignature, Anatomy for Strength Coaches, Advanced Program Design
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (PT)
Functional movement screen
Darby Training Systems: Assessment and Program Design, Olympic Weightlifting
Kelly Starrett:Movement and Mobility trainers course
John Broz: Olympic Weightlifting
Dmitri Klokov: Olympic Weightlifting
Own the podium: SPIN summit
Sports Performance Institute (PT)
Canadian Fitness Professionals (PT)
Coach Ma, Olympic Weightlifting
Mitch has worked with a range of athletes at various skill levels; NHL, AHL, KHL, NCAA & OHL.
Articles related to Mitch:
Mitch Stewart of London’s Total Package Hockey is trainer to NHL stars
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33min
August 16, 2018 Episode 2: COLTON WHITE (Binghamton Devils)
In our second episode, Dwayne sits down with New Jersey Devils prospect, Colton White, about his journey through minor and junior hockey, and what has earned him a spot on New Jersey’s AHL team, the Binghamton Devils. Colton White: DOB: May 3, 1997 Ht/Wt: 6’1″ / 185lbs Position: Defence Shoots: Left Hometown: London, Ontario OHL Draft: […]
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58min

FAQs about Behind the Gear:

How many episodes does Behind the Gear have?

The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.