PowerTech Development Podcast

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric use Navy Seal concepts to discuss the benefits of having extreme habits. Becoming exceptional requires sacrifice, and there is no better example of properly developing the characteristics needed than those developed in military training. The boys site several quotes and mentors to describe the traits you should work towards en route to making the next level.

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric finish part two of their first Ask Me Anything segment answering your questions! This discussion covers everything from in-season training and nutrition, to pre-game preparation and the jump to junior hockey!

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric wrap up this year’s OHL training camps. 

They start with a great story on a 12th round pick signing out of camp, and go on to discuss the big differences young players can expect when making the jump to the OHL.

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric answer your questions! 

They first touch on the OHL camps that started up this past week, and then move into the questions asked by young players that were just drafted or are approaching their OHL draft year.

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric go over the common distractions young athletes face as they mature through the game. 

Everything from video games and nutrition, to the big hitters like girls and partying. They provide a framework for dealing with these issues in the hopes that you stay on track and learn to navigate difficult situations.

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric discuss what it takes to make it to the next level in hockey. 

They detail the character traits players need to be noticed, skills to add to your game on the ice, elements you should look to display in training camp, and how parents can better aid their kids along the development path.

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric cover the importance of having a “good” attitude, especially as a young player. They first define what it means to have a good attitude, the reasons why it is important as you develop, and how parents and coaches can help their players in this area.

In this episode, Coach Andy is joined by OHL Central Scouting’s, Kevin Hess. They discuss the inner workings of being a scout, how players are ranked, the key criteria scouts look for, and what players/parents/coaches can do to have the best chance at getting noticed.

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric discuss the different mentalities they find in training young players and professionals. From training and team dynamics to parents and coaches, the boys cover a variety of topics on how you should approach the game mentally. To close they touch on some of the common speed training and power skating questions.

In this episode, Coach Andy is joined by Edmonton Oilers Strength & Conditioning Coach, Chad Drummond. 

Learn how to structure off-season training, maintenance protocols in-season, injury prevention, sleep and nutrition, and common mistakes in fitness programs and exercise execution. This episode is jam packed from start to finish with quality information/resources to help you take an intelligent approach to your hockey training. At times, the talk gets somewhat technical, and the external sources mention will be of great utility in deepening your own understanding.  

Sleep: 

– Cheri D Ma 

– Brandon Marcello www.brandonmarcellophd.com 

Nutrition: 

– Dr John Berardi:  www.precisionnutrition.com 

Training: 

– Cal Dietz: www.triphasictraining.com 

– Mike Boyle: www.bodybyboyle.com 

– Brett Bartholemew: www.brettbartholemew.net 

– Louie Simmons: www.westsidebarbell.com 

– Fergus Connolly: www.fergusconnolly.com