Off Ice Training for Hockey Players
"The Off-Ice Training Hockey"
Build Strength. Boost Speed. Stay Healthy. Train Like a Pro — Even Without a Gym.
[BONUS] Checklist included with Purchase
If you're serious about hockey development, it's time to level up off the ice — where champions are truly made.
Whether you're a dedicated player, a supportive parent, or a coach helping your team reach the next level, The Off-Ice Training Blueprint gives you the tools to train smarter, not harder. Designed specifically for youth hockey players ages 12–19, this guide shows you exactly how to build strength, speed, power, and durability without risking burnout or injury.
✅ No expensive equipment required
✅ Scalable training by age and experience
✅ Backed by real-world success and written by a proud hockey dad
This guide is the perfect companion to the “Nutrition for Hockey Players” guide, combining high-performance training strategies with fueling advice to give your athlete every edge possible.
📘 What's Inside:
Introduction: Why Off-Ice Matters More Than Ever
Why off-ice training is now essential — and how the right plan changed my son’s path from youth hockey to Junior in just one year.
Chapter 1: Understanding the Player’s Development Curve
✔ Training phases by age
✔ Growth spurts and physical maturity
Chapter 2: Strength Training for Hockey Performance
✔ Safe, progressive programs
✔ Core movements and weekly plans
Chapter 3: Speed, Agility & Explosiveness
✔ Sprint work, jump training, footwork drills
✔ Off-season and in-season progressions
Chapter 4: Mobility, Flexibility & Injury Prevention
✔ Daily mobility routines
✔ Prehab for knees, hips, groins, and shoulders
Chapter 5: Conditioning the Smart Way
✔ Game-specific conditioning
✔ Sample HIIT and shuttle workouts
Chapter 6: Recovery, Sleep, and Adaptation
✔ How to avoid burnout and recover fully
✔ Building sustainable weekly rhythms
Chapter 7: At-Home Training — No Gym, No Problem
✔ Equipment guide and minimalist workouts
✔ Complete training plans using limited space
Chapter 8: Training Mindset and Motivation
✔ Getting players to take ownership
✔ Tracking progress and goal setting
Chapter 9: In-Season vs. Off-Season Strategy
✔ Adapting your plan for different parts of the year
✔ Reducing volume and maintaining strength
Chapter 10: Working with Coaches and Avoiding Burnout
✔ Balancing off-ice and on-ice demands
✔ Knowing when to push and when to rest
📦 Bonus Section: Sample Training Plans by Age
✔ Templates for ages 12–14, 15–16, and 17–19
✔ Strength, speed, mobility, and conditioning splits
💬 Why This Guide Works:
This is more than just a list of workouts. It’s a full development system designed for real hockey families — simple to follow, easy to adapt, and focused on long-term progress. Whether your player wants to dominate AAA, make the jump to Juniors, or stay healthy through a long season, this guide gives them the roadmap.
Pair it with 👉 [Nutrition for Hockey Players] for the ultimate performance combo.
Written by John Lewandowski — Proud Hockey Dad
Supporting parents, players, and coaches across North America with firsthand insight, honesty, and proven off-ice strategies.
