In this episode, we welcome Skills Coach, Brian Keane. We discuss what makes an elite hockey player elite in comparison to the average player. We talk about Brians's approach to training youth players, and how role players have a unique perspective on adversity. We talk about learning styles, what training looks like for NHL players in the offseason, and how to approach training holistically rather than just peaking for camp. In conclusion, we talk about Connor's weak points in his skill development and how he is working through it.

To connect with Brian visit: https://www.prodigy-hockey.com/

Episode Overview: 

0:12 Introduction2:15 What Makes An Elite Hockey Player?3:45 What Makes An Average Player?5:04 How Brian Approaches Training A Youth Player7:15 The Skill Subtleties Of Some Star Players 10:45 What Can Star Players Learn From Role Players?13:05 What Can Third and Fourth Liners Steal From Stars? 17:32 Collaborative Training 23:00 Brian’s Creative Approach To Training & Drills 27:55 Ecological Dynamics & Learning Styles 39:46 Favorite Drills That Emulate Game 44:00 What Does Training Look Like In Off-Season? 48:22 Peaking For An Event Vs. Holistic Preparation 52:04 What Is Something Brian Has Stopped Doing?54:09 What’s Held Connor Back? 57:30 Conclusion

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