Daily Training Tip #311

A recent study found that you can build just as much muscle lifting light weights as you can lifting heavy weights. So why not use lighter weights and lift them quicker and more explosive? You will be building strength AND explosiveness at the same time instead of just building strength?

Daily Training Tip #310

Weighted jump squats are a great multi-joint, multi-functional exercise that should be a part of any good strength & conditioning program.

Josh Archibald-Warrior Athlete of the Week

http://brainerddispatch.com/sports/2010-12-22/archibald-following-father%E2%80%99s-footsteps

MHC Camper/Pro Shop worker Josh Archibald has been named Brainerd Warrior Athlete of the Week! Josh as paid one heck of a price during the last three years that I have worked with him. Currently, he is tied for second in the state in scoring. He is the captain of the Warriors team and is putting up big numbers.

While he has a long way to go, he will continue to impress at the next level.

Glad to be the founding member of the Josh Archibald Fan Club!

One of my Most Favorite Times of the Year!

Christmas break has to be one of my most favorite times of the year. It is the time when all the "college kids" come home for their break.

This time of year is special to me as a lot of our campers are returning home for a week. It is great to see and catch up with all of them, but it is special to see the drive in their eyes. They know they are only home for a short period of time and know it is crucial for them to report back to their teams in top shape!

Drew Olson (UMD) has been home for a week. He hasn't missed a practice with the Brainerd High School team. Last night, I walked into the rink and saw Drew and 2 high schoolers running stairs.

Ryan Peltoma (Bowling Green) has been home for a week. He hasn't missed a practice with the Brainerd High School team as well. Was getting a "little" lift in after practice on Wednesday.

Joey Frazer (Med Hat) has been home for a week and has been helping coach the Brainerd Bantam A team. He is learning on the fly how to become a better coach and jumps at any chance he can to absorb anything else.

Sean Halverson (UND Golf) has been home for a week. Hasn't missed a Warrior Hockey practice and has paid one heck of price in the gym!

Carolyn Sneep (St Olaf) has been home for a couple of days. Had to dust off the MHC Cardio room. Will be around another week....I'm sure I will see her again!

Carl Sneep (WBS Penguins) has been home for a couple of days. Along with Carolyn, had to dust off the cardio equipment.

Tate Rusk (Coulee Chill) Has figured out what hard work is. Working harder now than he did during his high school days.

It will be a little quieter next week, when all of these kids return to school and their teams. However, I know they will return in playing shape as the all payed a price during their "week off!"

Daily Training Tip #309

If you have a break from structured practices/games/workouts over Christmas break, make sure you stay active so you don't lose what you gained during the start of the season. This will help you return in top shape.

Hard Works = Positive Benefits

Emerson Etem (pictured above working out @ MHC) was just named to the 2011 US National Junior Team. Congrats to the entire 22 players that made the team, but a special congrats to Emerson.

Emerson is a prime example of what hard work does for a player and for a person. A California kid that is making one heck of a name for himself. When he shows up at the gym or at the arena, his hard hat is on and he ready to work. He pays one heck of price to get himslef where he wants to go. He will continue to shine as long as his work ethic continue happens.

Good Luck Emerson!

Daily Training Tip #308

Be creative while training  your core. Use partners, med balls, swiss balls, weights, etc to help improve & strengthen your core condition.

(Ben Hanowski & Drew LeBlanc work together to improve their core)

There are so many different core exercises you can do. Pick different exercises and different amounts of each to improve your entire core. Your core is the foundation of all of your ability. Improve it like it is the foundation!

Daily Training Tip #307

Why wait for someone else to tell you what to do? Grab the reins and get going on your own!

Daily Training Tip #306

Don't make excuses! Hold yourself accountable and do what you know is the best for your own career. I'd be willing to bet, the best thing for all of our careers is hard work!

Daily Training Tip #305

Developing a stronger, more explosive lower body, makes you a better athlete AND a better hockey player. Start Squatting Today!

Daily Training Tip #304

Develop yourself into the best athlete you can become first, then pick a sport to play!

The best all around athletes, are usually the best hockey players. Multi-sport athletes are a good thing. Become a better athlete, become a better hockey player!

Daily Training Tip #303

Compliments of MHC Intern Blake Theisen, Med Ball-Overhead-Split Jump slams are a great complex, intense exercise that works your entire body. Give it a try today.

Daily Training Tip #302

Your core is the foundation of all athletic movements. Train it with intense, complex exercises. Keep your feet on the ground for some exercises and get your feet off of the ground for other exercises. They all improve your core strength!

Daily Training Tip #301

Working out with a teammate is a win/win for both people. Push each other. The better he/she gets, the better you get!

Do Teens Need Sport Supplements?

I've been saying NO for years. Young athletes can accomplish everything they want to; through a good sound diet and hard work. Some people listen to me, some don't. But I keep preaching what I have proven to be right.

Nice article from "Grow the Game" to back me up! http://growthegame.com/blog/do-teens-need-sports-supplements/

Lizzy D named Athlete of the Week!

Congratulations to MHC Pro Shop worker Lizzy D on being named Warrior's Athlete of the Week.

http://brainerddispatch.com/sports/2010-12-08/shooting-star-no-shot-dark

Lizzy examplifies what hard work is. She never misses a workout and pays one heck of a price. She will continue to improve and continue to "turn heads."

Keep it up Lizzy!

Daily Training Tip #300

Aquatic plyo training provides athletes with an opportunity for an explosive leg workout with less impact on joints.

Daily Training Tip #299

Regardless of what sport you play, it is NEVER too late to really start paying a price. Train Hard!

Daily Training Tip #298

In-Season off-ice training is just as important as off-season off-ice training. One main objective of in-season training is to get all of your muscles activating quickly/powerfully at the same instant.

Daily Training Tip #297

Whatever exercises you do in the gym on both legs, can be repeated on 1 leg. This helps improve balance and improves core strength.

Daily Training Tip #296

The "speed lunge" is a great way to get all of your lower body muscles activating together. It is also very hockey specifice. Try it during your workouts today.

Daily Training Tip #295

Try battling drills with a heavy rope today. Unbelievable shoulder workout AND it brings out your competitive mean streak!

Drew LeBlanc Continues to Improve!!!

http://www.sctimes.com/article/20101202/SPORTS0401/112020027/SCSU-hockey-LeBlanc-still-getting-better

Great article in the St. Cloud Times on MHC Camper Drew LeBlanc. I've said this before, the harder you work, the better you will become. Drew has spent numerous weeks training @ MHC and is now starting to see the benefits.

We wish Drew, Ben Hanowski, Tony Mosey and Nic Dowd (all SCSU players & MHC Campers) and the rest of the SCSU team the best of luck this season!

Daily Training Tip #294

You do battling drills on the ice, so why not do battling drills off of the ice in the gym? Remember, we are trying to mimick our on-ice movements off of the ice in the gym. This is a great way to train!

Daily Training Tip #293

Just as important as warming up properly for a game, warming up properly for off-ice workouts is crucial.

A proper dynamic warmup is easy to learn and complete on a daily basis. There are lots of different dynamic exercises you can do. "Dynamic" means moving. Pick exercises that mimick the movements you are about to complete either during your competition or during your workout. These same exercises can be completed as a cool down as well!