COACH’S CORNER

With Head Coach Lance Gilbert

August 6th, 2008 -- Hello again from the Coach's Corner. With all the great weather we've been enjoying in Portland lately, it may be hard for some to think of ice and hockey, but for the dedicated amongst the hockey legions, summer is the time of year when we forge our upcoming season through strength and conditioning training.

Since several players have asked what they can do to stay fit and prepare for next year, I have drafted a training program utilizing body weight and Olympic style lifting to provide a guide for players interested in improving their overall athletic potential. This is a 10 week complexes based program drawn from training regiments used by professional and collegiate athletes, advanced martial artists, and special forces. It provides the basis for elevated levels of fitness through a combination of metabolic and full range lifting techniques intended to promote a balance of stamina, strength, and endurance.  Contact myself, Stephen Printup or Hunter Levengood to receive a copy of the training program.

For now, I suggest players give it a try during the next few months to gain an edge on the competition when we take to the ice in October. Remember to be reasonable, lift and train correctly, and above all, enjoy your summer!

Regards,
Lance Gilbert
Head Coach
lgilbert@psuvikingshockey.com