Congrats to Compete Clients Zeev Buium and Cory Kane!
Congrats to these two Compete Clients working hard on the ice! Client Zeev Buium wins gold at U18 IIHF World Championship with Team USA. Client Cory Kane wins the bronze at IIHF Men’s Division B World Championships with Team China! Way to go boys!
Rotational Power is Critical: A Look At Med Ball Throws
The ability to produce rotational power is critical in nearly all sports, including ice hockey. You need rotational power to shoot, take face-offs, change direction, and manage body contact of all types. There are many modalities that can be used to train “core”...
It’s All in the Hips: Proper Hip Mobility to Enhance Performance and Prevent Injury
I once heard a world-famous sports coach tell his pupil “It’s all in the hips.” Of course, this was fictional golf legend Chubbs Peterson during the movie Happy Gilmore in 1996. Although a comedy about golf, these are wise words when it comes to hockey skating...
Baseball Pitcher Arm Care Routine
Baseball pitchers can go through multiple stages of their career as development occurs; however, proper arm care almost always gets overlooked. Whether it’s the 12-year-old just starting out or a soon-to-be minor prospect, pitchers will throw a minimum of at least 60...
Balancing Your Hockey Off Season
We have reached an exciting time of year. The NCAA Frozen Four produced wonderful games. Major inline tournament circuits are in full swing. The NHL playoffs are just beginning and the entry draft is just around the corner. Unless you are living under a rock, every...
Off Ice Training for Hockey Goalies
Off ice training plays a vital role in the development of hockey players. USA Hockey follows the Long Term Athletic Development principles as the basis of their program. These principles will assist in creating a more consistent training regimen. Today’s training...
Compete Continues Partnership with Ontario Jr. Reign
Compete Sports Performance and Rehab continues its partnership with Ontario Jr. Reign Hockey Club. Watch this episode for more detail on how we work with their team below! [video width="1280" height="720"...
How to Improve Your Speed As A Hockey Player
The time for off-season hockey training is upon us. At this point of the year, the focus should shift to how we can improve and make gains for the next season. Almost every hockey player I work with wants to get stronger and get faster. Following a proper training...
Back to Baseball Basics: How to Elevate Your Game
In the sport of baseball, there are a few different components that can separate a good player from a player taking their game to the next level. Many athletes will work on so many different skills to improve their game, instead of focusing on specific areas to...
5 Reasons Adult Should Exercise
Let's chat about exercising as an adult. It's not just about losing weight or changing how you look. That may be one of the many benefits, but let's break down five top reasons why adult should exercise or include fitness in their daily lives. 1. Prevention of daily...
How To Have A Successful Hockey Season: Preventing Groin Injuries
A successful hockey season filled with wins, goals, assists and enjoyment can be easily derailed by a groin strain. The groin musculature or adductor group is located on the inside of the thigh and brings the thigh back into the midline of the body. This is an...
Building a Sports Performance Program from the Ground Up: Simple to Complex
When building a sports performance program, rehab protocol, or even a sports practice, there has to be a start and finish. Where does it start? How does it progress? What are the goals? These are only a few questions that need to be answered when establishing proper...