{"product_id":"complete-conditioning-for-hockey-paperback","title":"Complete Conditioning for Hockey - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRyan Van Asten\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHockey players are stronger, quicker, and more agile than ever before. To compete and win in today's game requires superior stamina and strength. \u003ci\u003eComplete Conditioning for Hockey\u003c\/i\u003e can help get you there with a year-round training plan that will get you primed for a winning season. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Ryan van Asten, one of the game's leading strength and conditioning coaches, shares the same approach he's used with top athletes and teams at the professional and national levels--including NHL Stanley Cup winners, Canada's Olympic gold medal-winning women's hockey team, and multiple world championship teams. \u003ci\u003eComplete Conditioning for Hockey\u003c\/i\u003e covers every aspect of physical preparation, including these: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndurance and stamina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional strength and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcceleration and speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange of direction and reactivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery and injury risk reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThroughout, you'll find more than 145 exercises, each with progressions and variations, to optimize your training in order to continue your development season after season. The position-specific guidelines will help to personalize training to your skill set, experience level, and role on the team. Training plans provide specific information and exercises for the off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason to ensure optimal peaking and recovery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eComplete Conditioning for Hockey\u003c\/i\u003e also features a detailed analysis of player movement and conditioning needs, taking the process of physical preparation for hockey to a whole new level. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units! \u003c\/b\u003eA continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRyan van Asten\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of sports performance for the Calgary Flames and has been the head strength and conditioning coach for the organization for the past seven years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrior to joining the Flames, van Asten spent three seasons as the head strength and conditioning coach of the Los Angeles Kings, winning Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014. He was also the head strength and conditioning coach and coordinator for Hockey Canada and the Canadian Sport Centre-Calgary, where he was part of the 2010 Olympic gold medal-winning women's hockey team. In addition, van Asten was fortunate to be a part of three world championship teams and 10 World Cup winners in hockey and luge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the University of Calgary van Asten earned a master of science degree in exercise physiology. He also holds a bachelor of science degree in life sciences and a bachelor of physical and health education degree from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. He holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 13, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47393733181618,"sku":"9781718208872","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/80d7c2f2797c4d8c00620e8a2dd69b32.webp?v=1777979947","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/complete-conditioning-for-hockey-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}