In today's episode Coach A and Gards run through 10 listener questions and chat about everything from CHL vs. NCAA to playing hurt, ideal game day routines, and how to know if someone is going to 'make 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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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

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. 

Today's Mindset Monday - Second efforts and making it miserable. 

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 sponsors this podcast - If you’re looking to take your game - or a child's 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 and Gards chat about using video to level up your performance and how you can best implement it across different settings. 

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 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

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. 

Today's Mindset Monday - Getting it done with that you have. 

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 sponsors this podcast - If you’re looking to take your game - or a child's 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, former SF operator Justin Yassoub joins the pod. 

Justin is the director of All Around Consulting, which provides leadership and team development guidance to small businesses and emerging leaders.

After graduating from MacEwan University with a BA in Political Science, Justin worked writing communication strategies and speeches for the Government of Alberta. He always had the urge to serve abroad with the military and in 2012, after a grueling ten-month course, Justin joined the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) as a Special Forces Operator.

He deployed to multiple regions including North Africa, the Middle East and Caribbean. Justin was awarded the Bravery Medal for his actions during an international operation.

It was an amazing podcast with a ton of lessons, so get a pen ready. 

Learn More About Justin

Website - www.allaroundconsulting.ca

Youtube Channel - @allaroundconsulting

LinkedIn - All Around Consulting

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 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, we chat playoffs, McDavid's spinorama assist, what to look for in an off-season program, and if lifting weights stunts your growth. 

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 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

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. 

Today's Mindset Monday - Develop a Gratitude Practice

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 sponsors this podcast - If you’re looking to take your game - or a child's 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, we're joined by Andrej Nestrašil. Nesty is a Czech professional ice hockey player, who is currently playing with HC Oceláři Třinec in the Czech Extraliga. He was drafted 75th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and has played all over the world. Nesty shares a ton of great lessons for young players and we could have talked for another hour.

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 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

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. 

Today's Mindset Monday - How You Feel Doesn't Matter

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 sponsors this podcast - If you’re looking to take your game - or a child's 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, we're joined by Thomas Rüfenacht. Ruefy is a Swiss-born hockey player who grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. He's a 3-time Swiss Champion with SC Bern and MVP of the Playoffs in 2017 as well as a former Swiss National Team Player. Since retiring he's joined 4sports Hockey as a Swiss Certified Agent. 

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.

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

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 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