The High Performance Hockey Podcast
Hosted by former player, performance coach, author and speaker Anthony Donskov, the HPH podcast is a bi-monthly show that explores the science, practice and pedagogy of high performers in the sport of ice hockey.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 93
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Performance Pursuit: Professional and Private Sector with Andrew Hauser
What are some of the biggest lessons we learn while in pursuit of high performance excellence? Today’s special guest is a good friend of mine, Andrew Hauser, who has worked in a variety of roles in t…
Player Development with Tommy Cross
If you want to develop your players to the high performance level, we’ve got your guy. Today’s guest is the Development Coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tommy Cross. Tommy played 12 seasons of pr…
Teacher: A Word that Transcends
How do you become a teacher that ensures the future success of your players? Today, class is in session with Ben Eaves, the strength & conditioning coach for the Cleveland Monsters. Ben is here to sh…
Applied Physiology with Brian Kozak
What is the secret to assessing, training, and integrating technology with performance? Here to dive into the deep physiology of ice hockey is Brian Kozak, a respiratory & performance coach. Brian ha…
Applied Sports Science: Optimizing Research with Dr. Josh Secomb
If you’ve ever wondered how to approach coaching from an applied sports science POV, then you’re in the right place. Joining me on the podcast today is Dr. Josh Secomb, lecturer in Exercise & Sports …
Reflection: 20 Years of High Performance in the NHL with Sean Skahan
How far has strength & conditioning gone in the past 20 years? Here with me today is Sean Skahan, owner of Skahan Sport Conditioning with 20+ years of high performance under his belt! We’ll speak abo…
What Matters with Stu McMillan and Dr. Matt Jordan
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
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The impact of A Coach’s Guide to Strength Development on coaches.
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Expert advice for young practitioners and coaches.
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The deeper fundamentals behind strength & c…
Mentors, Culture, and Philosophy with Doug Davidson
What does it take to build a sports performance department out of bare-bones? Our guest this week is Coach Doug Davidson. Doug is the Associate Director of Sports Performance and Strength & Condition…
High Performance Hockey: Lessons from the KHL with Brandon Bovee
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
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Differences between North America and the KHL in terms of culture, game play, structure, performance, and schedule.
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The current strength & conditioning scene in E…
Skating Mechanics with Luke Chilcott
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
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Textbook skating mechanics and skating efficiency.
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The difference between coaching young athletes versus elite level professionals.
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Biomechanics and anatomical …
The Return to Sport Clearance Continuum with Dr. Pete Draovitch
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
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An in-depth exploration of the five phases of the return to sport clearance continuum.
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How to become a Swiss Army knife in the professional sports world.
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The cu…
Measurement Error with Patrick Ward and Scot Morrison
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
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Measurement error and building conceptual models in applied settings.
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How to collect, analyze, and compute better information from both a sports science and a str…
From Grassroots to Gold: How Countries Are Growing the Game and Building Better Players with Sunaya Sapurji
In this episode I have an incredible conversation with Sunaya Sapurji about youth hockey development models around the world. Sunaya is a senior editor at The Athletic who has covered hockey for many…
Versatility, Philosophy & Collaboration in High Performance Hockey with Dr. Jeff Cubos
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
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The importance of generalist knowledge in sports medicine.
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Periodization of treatment for optimal athlete performance.
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How Dr. Jeff Cubos creates a collaborati…
Communication, Humility, and Adaptability: Lessons in High Performance Hockey with Mike Donoghue
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How to build trust with players through open communication
Managing training loads to prevent overtraining during season
Using objective metrics and testing for retur…
The Tangible Intangibles: Mental Toughness and Leadership with Tervel Dlagnev and Keith Gavin
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Mental toughness is task specific and developed through self-awareness
Leadership starts from the top but is a bottom-up process of trust and humility
The cost of co…
2023: Reflection and Contemplation
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Highlights, lessons, and reflections on top episodes of 2023.
Resources + Links:
Check out Anthony’s Masterclass -
The High Performance Hockey Masterclass
Fol…
Rethinking Long Term Athletic Development with Jim Kielbaso
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Reframing LTAD from a coach’s perspective.
The problems with the LTAD model.
Possible solutions & fixes for future athletic development.
Resources + Links:
Check …
Theory vs. Application, Adaptation & ACL Rehab with Carmen Bott
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Where the education process for young performance coaches is right now.
Theory versus application touch points.
Jumping training from a physiological perspective.
Coa…
Coaches Corner: Lessons and Leadership with Trent Vogelhuber
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Coaching today’s players: Technology, culture, and communication.
The ingredients of a successful professional team.
The ultimate game day prep in the American Hockey…