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On Episode 219 of the Muscles and Management Podcast Gerry welcomes Jeff Lo Vecchio, a former professional hockey player turned performance coach. Jeff shares his journey from playing college hockey at Western Michigan to pro hockey in the Bruins organization and Europe. Now a coach, he focuses on training hockey players using tailored methods for improved performance.

Jeff dives into how hockey training differs from other sports due to its reliance on ice-specific movements, spatial awareness, and unique physical demands. He explains his transition from traditional training methods to modern, data-driven approaches, emphasizing functional strength, mobility, and athlete availability.

This episode also covers Jeff’s philosophy on training with intentionality, building buy-in with athletes, and maintaining a strong gym culture. It’s packed with actionable advice for coaches and athletes to elevate their game through smarter, more purposeful training.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!
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00:52 Highlights from previous episodes and introduction of Jeff Lo Vecchio

08:16 Jeff discusses his experiences as a hockey athlete and changes in training philosophies

18:55 The importance of balancing tradition and innovation in strength training

22:37 How to prioritize player availability and reduce injuries

33:38 The balance of in-season and off-season training strategies tailored to hockey

38:23 Building buy-in and explaining the "why" behind exercises

48:47 Mentorship in training: Connecting younger and older athletes for shared learning

52:47 The significance of gym culture and setting high standards

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