Category Archives: Columns
Paralympic vets, California natives DeQuebec, Lee named to 2022 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team
January 25th, 2022USA Hockey has announced the 17-player roster for the 2022 Paralympic Sled Hockey Team that will compete at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, China from March 4-14. The group features 11 players who have represented Team USA previously on the Paralympic stage as well as six athletes making their Paralympic debuts. Among the…
Compete Sports Performance & Rehab’s Phillips named figure skating athletic trainer for Czech Republic Olympic Team
January 20th, 2022Compete Sports Performance and Rehab, a leading sports performance, personal training, and sports injury rehab center in Orange County, has announced that owner Chris Phillips has been named to the Czech Republic Olympic Team as the athletic trainer for figure skaters headed to Beijing. In addition, six of the Compete athletes that have been training…
From the Trainer’s Room: Using virtual reality as a training platform
January 12th, 2022As I have watched the game of hockey has evolve over the course of my career, I, too, have had to evolve as well. There are all kinds of new methodologies and platforms to train hockey athletes that were never available just a couple of years ago. NHL franchises have gone out and sought out…
From the Trainer’s Room: Dealing with groin injuries in hockey
January 7th, 2022Groin strains are common injuries in the game of ice hockey. Previous reports in the NHL have shown than up to 10 percent of all injuries sustained have been due to strains of the groin or adductor muscle group. In today’s NHL, it is a little tougher to note since these injuries are now classified…
From the Trainer’s Room: Utilizing foot speed to your advantage on the ice
December 29th, 2021Quickness and foot speed are two major criteria that truly separate the better players from the rest of the pack when it comes to skating. The players who possess quickness and foot speed outshine their opponents at all levels of play. So what do you think “foot speed” means? Many coaches talk about “foot speed”…
From the Trainer’s Room: Keeping fit during the holidays
December 23rd, 2021During this time of year, we find that life becomes even more hectic with holiday shopping, parties, and gatherings with family. All of these activities can disrupt our exercise habits and lead to a health decline that can include increased body weight and decreased fitness. At this busy time of year, it is still super…
From the Trainer’s Room: Recovering faster for the next hockey game
December 16th, 2021As the hockey season begins to wear on, every game becomes more and more important. The tail end of the season can include tournaments, showcases and playoffs where teams may have to play multiple games on the same day or weekend. These busy weekends can take a toll on a player’s body, causing fatigue and…
From the Trainer’s Room: How to avoid burnout during the hockey season
December 1st, 2021The demands placed on athletes today in any given sport has increased immensely over the last 10 years. It is not uncommon for California hockey players to play on a club and high school team at the same time. This means 3-4 practices a week and 2-3 games a weekend. Not to mention dryland and…
From the Trainer’s Room: How ankle mobility can cause pain, limit performance in athletes
July 12th, 2021Unless there is an injury or pain in the ankle, the joint’s function is quite often ignored. The way the ankle moves or doesn’t move can not only affect the joint causing pain and injury, but can also limit an athletes ability to get in certain positions needed to be successful in their sport. Mobility…
From the Trainer’s Room: The basics of sports injury rehab
June 30th, 2021Unfortunately, injuries are a part of sports. How an athlete recovers and returns from the injury depends on each athlete and each injury. There are different severities of injury and different demands on the injured area depending on the sport being played and how each individual responds to injury and pain. In other words, an…