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
"Goodfellas" - The Original Godfathers of Sports Performance Part 2
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Coaching then versus now: Old school coaching techniques and lost art forms.
What young coaches need to succeed long term.
Where the future of coaching is heading.
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"Goodfellas" - The Original Godfathers of Sports Performance Part 1 | Dan Pfaff, Michael Boyle, Buddy Morris, and Fergus Connolly
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How these legends came to be.
The life lessons and mistakes from veterans in the field.
An examination of the personal and professional side of sports performance.
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Physical Therapy, The Wild West, and The Importance of Case Study
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
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Challenges of cash-based physical therapy businesses.
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Measuring healing and function in end-stage rehab.
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Assessing progress in physical therapy after surgery.
Testing Hockey Players, External Load, and Moving the Needle with Dr. Mal McHugh & Reg Grant
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Analyzing hockey player data for performance and recovery insights
The gaps in sports science and its application today.
Resources + Links:
Check out Anthony’s M…
Big Rocks and Programming Buckets with Paul Valukas
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
KPIs to measure athletic performance and different training methods.
Why data can only take you so far as a strength and conditioning coach.
The current landscape of …
The Wizard of Oz, McDonald’s, and Movement Algorithms with Dr. Pat Davidson
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Pulling back the curtain on high performance sports.
Biomechanics and movement algorithms in the field of strength & conditioning.
Training adaptation, low versus hig…
Coaches Corner: Pride, Passion, Purpose with John Stevens
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
The tangible intangibles of winning teams.
Team culture: Where it comes from and how to build it.
Player insights and communication from a new generation of athletes.
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Catapult Roundtable: All Things External Load with Patrick Love, Adam Douglas, Stephane Gervais, and Kevin Ricks
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
The utility of Catapult technology within various environments and demographics.
Everything you need to know about external player load.
Anchors points and heuristics…
The Case Against Adductor Squeeze Testing with Dr. Mal McHugh, PhD
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
The aha moments of testing hip asymmetry in athletes.
The drawbacks of adductor squeeze testing.
How to conduct research that makes a difference.
Resources + Links:
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Culture: The All Blacks Sevens Way with Travis McMaster
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
The history behind the All Blacks Sevens principles and traditions.
Why building a culture of communication and connection is key for any team.
The differences and si…
Bad Data with Peter Schryvers
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Uncovering bad data as it relates to sports science.
The in’s and out’s of the logic model.
How to simplify complex systems.
Measurement fallacies and biases you shou…
Applied vs. Non-Applied Sports Scientist with Patrick Ward
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Applied versus non-applied sports science studies.
Models and measurements through the noise.
Research and development processes for team sports.
Resources + Links:
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Clinimetrics, Replication and Sports Science with Franco Impellizzeri
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Clinimetrics: What is it and why it matters in sports science.
Measuring frameworks for validity and reliability.
Critical thinking skills and how to apply them.
The …
Performance: A Lifetime Pursuit with Joe Kenn
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Why communication is the difference between success and failure.
Where does programming connect with teaching?
What Is The Tier System?
Resources + Links:
Check…
NeuroFunctional Sports Performance with Dr. Mike Prebeg
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Treatments Dr. Mike Prebeg has adopted as high performance sports has evolved.
Dr. Mike Prebeg’s roles and responsibilities as a consulting chiropractor for the NHL a…
State of the Union: The Present State of the Strength and Conditioning Profession with Keir Wenham-Flatt
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How we can evaluate what makes a great strength and performance coach.
Who should be able to determine who’s qualified to be a coach?
Does the field of Strength & Con…
People. Principles. Process. Provisions with Matt Price
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Matt's experience in his first year with the LA Kings.
The 4 P’s you need in your department.
Resources + Links:
Connect with Matt
Instagram @mprice_sportssci
C…
RTP: The Role of the Performance Staff in High Performance Hockey with Chad Drummond
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How Chad’s position as an assistant strength and conditioning coach prepared him to be head strength and conditioning coach of the Edmonton Oilers.
Chad's thoughts o…
European Development, LTAD, and Resistance Sled Sprint Training for High Performance Hockey with Lassi Laakso
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How to Program For Sled Sprint Training
Training In A Club Model with All Different Ages and Skill Levels
What are the strengths and weaknesses of a club model?
R…
The Evolution of the High Performance Model Devan McConnell
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
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Building and assessing a high performance model and staff.
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The return to play versus return to train processes from a performance standpoint.
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What external load…