What Matters with Stu McMillan and Dr. Matt Jordan

The High Performance Hockey Podcast

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The impact of A Coach’s Guide to Strength Development on coaches.

• Expert advice for young practitioners and coaches.

• The deeper fundamentals behind strength & conditioning.

• How to build a coaching culture for long term growth.

Resources + Links:

Follow Stu on Instagram | @fingermash

Follow Jordan on Instagram | @jordanstrength

Learn more at https://www.jordanstrength.com/

Check out ALTIS - https://altis.world/

Check out Anthony’s Masterclass -

The High Performance Hockey Masterclass

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Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony Donskov, PhD

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | The HPH Podcast with Anthony Donskov

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Check out Anthony’s Books

Physical Preparations for Ice Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical Solutions

The Gain, Go, and Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players

In a world full of noise, how can you find what really matters? Joining us once again is CEO of ALTIS, Stu McMillan, and Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary, Dr. Matt Jordan! This dynamic duo is back on the podcast to talk about their blog series, A Coach’s Guide to Strength Development, and the impact it had on younger and older coaches alike. We’ll dive into the different sections of the blog to gain a deeper understanding in the field of strength & conditioning. Through this insightful discussion, we’ll uncover the important fundamentals for all strength & conditioning coaches, including physiology, adaptation, personal leadership, periodization, and more. No matter if you’re just starting out, or a seasoned practitioner, tune in for an educational look into the world of strength coaching!

00:00:00 Welcome back to the podcast, Stu McMillan and Dr. Matt Jordan!

00:07:40 How did you two meet?

00:12:35 Who were your shared mentors, and why was that mentorship so important?

00:22:25 Check out the Gain, Go, Grow Manual for training intermediate to advanced players!

00:23:15 The beginnings of A Coach’s Guide to Strength Development blog series.

00:33:45 The fundamentals of physiology + adaptation for strength coaches.

00:38:50 Breaking down the three step process to focusing on what matters.

00:45:30 How have you built and managed your coaching culture?

00:53:50 The significance of learning to receive feedback as a coach.

00:59:05 What are the assumptions of periodization?

01:03:50 What are the biggest issues with the recent technology boom?

01:06:40 The future of the book + where to learn more.