The Minimum Effective Dose

In this episode, Mike speaks with Devan McConnell, the Director of Performance Science and Reconditioning with the New Jersey Devils and former Head of Hockey Performance and Sports Science at the University of Massuchusetts.

Mike and Devan talk about energy system development. This episode is a fantastic combination of sport science, empirical evidence and trial and error.

Coaches, if you are looking for pertinent information on how you can simplify your energy system development protocols, don’t miss this.

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Michael Parkhurst is a retired professional soccer player. He started playing soccer around the age of 6. Mike played club soccer in Rhode Island from ages 9-14. He Went to the IMG academy for High School and attended Wake forest for 3 years. He played professionally for 15 years – 10 years in Major League Soccer, and 5 in Europe.

Parkhurst is an MLS cup champion and played in the open cup, danish cup, danish league and the gold cup with the United States men’s soccer team. He also played in the 2008 Olympics.

He is currently working for tech company called Rippleworx as the VP of US Sports.

In this episode, Michael shares valuable insight on how to stay healthy and have a long career as a professional athlete.

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John Keefe is a professional musician/recording artist based out of Nashville, TN. He is the drummer for Boys like Girls, and also works for Sony where writes music for commercials, soundtracks, etc. In this episode, John talks about his journey in the music industry and also gives you some candid and valuable insight on how to be successful as a musician.

A quick note – there is some adult language in this podcast so please be aware of this prior to listening.

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In this episode, Mike speaks with Devan McConnell, the Director of Performance Science and Reconditioning with the New Jersey Devils and former Head of Hockey Performance and Sports Science at the University of Massuchusetts.

In the episode, Mike and Devan share their journey and give you invaluable advice on how to be successful in the private sector, but also in team sports!

Connect with Devan:

Devan McConnell on Instagram

Connect with Mike:

Mike Perry on Instagram

Mike Perry on Facebook

Skill of Strength:

Skill of Strength Online Training

Contact Skill of Strength

Skill of Strength Instagram

Skill of Strength Facebook

Skill of Strength YouTube

Oh, and please make sure to share the episodes that motivate you and move you in the right direction.