Accountability builds champions. Coach A shares a story about how Coach Brian called out the GR squad for a messy gym—forcing the team to step up, take ownership, and get the ship sailing straight again. Small details matter, and discipline off the ice translates to success on it.

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We're on a mission to help 1 MILLION hockey players LEVEL UP their game—and if you're ready to take your skills to the next level, you're in the right place. Tune in every week for exclusive insights, pro-level tips, and inspiring stories that will actually make you a better player. From behind-the-scenes experiences to interviews with legendary players (both past and present), we're here to help you dominate on the ice.

Ready to elevate your game? Don't miss an episode.

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MEET THE HOSTS

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle From a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance, Adrian has lived and breathed hockey. Over the last 12 years, he's helped NHL superstars like McDavid and Stamkos prepare for the season—and now, he's here to help YOU.

Fun Fact: Adrian fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade. 🥊

Coach Ryan (Gards) Gards is the on-ice guru at Gary Roberts Performance and a veteran of over 1,000 NLA games (Switzerland's top league). With 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics under his belt, he's got the experience to back up every tip he drops.

Fun Fact: Gards' grandfather, Cal, is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time." 🍁

SPONSORS OF THE POD

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Gary Roberts Performance (GRP)—the ultimate training destination for elite hockey players. If you're serious about taking your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive programs designed to unlock your full potential.

📲 Click the link below to book a call with a GR coach and start your journey today! [Book A Call With A GR Coach]

Follow GRP on Instagram: @garyrobertshpt

In this episode, we break down the Four Nations Finals and what it revealed about the importance of team play in hockey. As the game evolves, are we losing the true essence of playing for something bigger than ourselves? We also dive into the OHL Draft, discussing the stress young players face in an increasingly individualistic system and how it impacts their development.

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Thanks for checking out the pod!

We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle

From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life's lessons. I've been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.

Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards)

Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he's a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.

Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

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Gary Roberts Performance hosts this podcast. If you're looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player.

Click the link below to Book a Call with a GR Coach.

Book A Call With A GR Coach

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@garyrobertsperformance

IG: @garyrobertshpt

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On today's episode, Sylvie joins the team to chat about nutrition basics and why you need to be eating enough food.

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Thanks for checking out the pod!

We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle

From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life's lessons. I've been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.

Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards)

Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he's a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.

Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

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Gary Roberts Performance hosts this podcast. If you're looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player.

Click the link below to Book a Call with a GR Coach.

Book A Call With A GR Coach

IG: @garyrobertshpt

In today's episode, Coach A talks diminsihing returns. Having the mental fortitude to rest when you need it is a skill all great athletes must learn.

Thanks for checking out the pod!

We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle

From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life's lessons. I've been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.

Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards)

Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he's a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.

Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

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SPONSORS OF THE POD

Gary Roberts Performance sponsors this podcast - If you're looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player. Click the link below to Book a Call with a GR Coach.

Book A Call With A GR Coach

IG: @garyrobertshpt

In today's episode, Coach A talks about Decision Fatigue and how it can impact performance.

Thanks for checking out the pod!

We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle

From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life's lessons. I've been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.

Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards)

Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he's a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.

Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

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SPONSORS OF THE POD

Gary Roberts Performance sponsors this podcast - If you're looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player. Click the link below to Book a Call with a GR Coach.

Book A Call With A GR Coach

IG: @garyrobertshpt

In today's episode, Coach A talks about the trap of playing down to your opponents and how you can avoid it.

Thanks for checking out the pod!

We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle

From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life's lessons. I've been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.

Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards)

Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he's a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.

Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

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SPONSORS OF THE POD

Gary Roberts Performance sponsors this podcast - If you're looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player. Click the link below to Book a Call with a GR Coach.

Book A Call With A GR Coach

IG: @garyrobertshpt

In today's episode, Coach A talks about blocking out distractions so you can stay focused on your goals.

Thanks for checking out the pod!

We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle

From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life's lessons. I've been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.

Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards)

Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he's a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.

Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

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SPONSORS OF THE POD

Gary Roberts Performance sponsors this podcast - If you're looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player. Click the link below to Book a Call with a GR Coach.

Book A Call With A GR Coach

IG: @garyrobertshpt

On today's episode, Coach A rips a solo pod talking about how to improve your shot. He covers technology, technique, training, and timing.

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Thanks for checking out the pod!

We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle

From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life's lessons. I've been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.

Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards)

Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he's a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.

Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Gary Roberts Performance hosts this podcast. If you're looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player.

Click the link below to Book a Call with a GR Coach.

Book A Call With A GR Coach

IG: @garyrobertshpt

In today's episode, Coach A talks about Coach Schwab and why training partners matter more than where you train.

Thanks for checking out the pod!

We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle

From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life's lessons. I've been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.

Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards)

Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he's a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.

Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

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SPONSORS OF THE POD

Gary Roberts Performance sponsors this podcast - If you're looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player. Click the link below to Book a Call with a GR Coach.

Book A Call With A GR Coach

IG: @garyrobertshpt

In today's episode, Coach A talks about why you should try to be perfect!

Thanks for checking out the pod!

We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle

From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life's lessons. I've been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season.

Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards)

Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance he's a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games. Gards has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.

Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

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SPONSORS OF THE POD

Gary Roberts Performance sponsors this podcast - If you're looking to take your game to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for the elite hockey player. Click the link below to Book a Call with a GR Coach.

Book A Call With A GR Coach

IG: @garyrobertshpt