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Frequently Asked Questions.
Q: Who is Kim McCullough?
Answer:
 Kim is a certified Youth Conditioning Specialist (YCS), an Ivy League graduate (Dartmouth) and has a Masters Degree in Kinesiology from York University (where she studied the athletic development of elite players from the National Hockey League and Women's National team).
Kim is the author of the Best Hockey Season Ever system, and is the President and Director of The Young Athlete. As a trainer, coach and educator, she is dedicated to giving every single young player the opportunity to reach their fullest potential both on and off the ice.
Kim has specialized in the development of young hockey players for the past 10 years. In addition to training and coaching over 1200 players at all levels of hockey (from novice to the NHL), Kim has also played over 400 games at the highest levels of womenÅfs hockey in the world - from the Ivy League to the Canadian Women's Hockey
League. Based in her hometown of Toronto, Ontario, Kim travels all across North America teaching coaches, parents and hockey associations how to develop the most successful players possible.
Q: Is the Best Hockey Season Ever program safe for kids?
Answer:
I have consulted with doctors, rehabilitation professionals and strength coaches from
across the hockey world and they all agree that the exercises included in this program
are completely safe for young athletes.
Athletes tend to get injured when they are trying to lift too much weight or use fancy training equipment incorrectly. The Best Hockey Season Ever program requires absolutely no equipment whatsoever and players will only be lifting their own bodyweight
I do recommend, however, that your player consults with a doctor prior to starting the
program, especially if they have any specific injury issues or concerns.
Q: Fitting in all 6 pieces of this player development puzzle seems like it is going
to be hard with everything else my players are involved with on and off the ice.
How can I make this work for our busy schedule?
BHSE FAQs and Testimonials
Answer:
The last thing you need is to add more on top of your hectic schedule this winter. In the Best Hockey Season Ever, I will show you exactly how you can make the 6 “little” changes in your in-season plan that will make a HUGE difference in your performance - in only 20 minutes per day. And the best part is that you wonÅft need to spend any time driving to another training facility or gym in order to use the program - it can be done anytime and anywhere.
Q: My players donÅft have access to a gym. What equipment do they need to have
in order to do the workouts?
Answer:
Nothing! All you need to do the exercises in the Best Hockey Season Ever program is your own body-weight, a little bit of space and some focus. No expensive gym membership or fancy equipment necessary. You can easily do this workout at home, in the park, or at the rink.
Q: How long will the workouts take?
Answer:
The workouts in Best Hockey Season Ever program will allow your players to build game-winning strength and prevent future injuries in less than 20 minutes a day. You can address all of the 6 critical aspects of player development in that small amount of time and be well on your way to taking your game to the next level.
Q: Is the Best Hockey Season Ever system only for young male players? Can my
daughter use it? Can I use?
Answer:
The muscles and movements used in hockey are the same no matter what the gender, age or ability level of the player. Your daughter will get the same benefits from using Best Hockey Season Ever as your son will. The nutritional, mental training and off-ice training programs included in Best Hockey Season Ever will help any player (and parent) get stronger, faster, and healthier.
Q: My son is only 10 years old. Is he too young to start the program?
Answer:
Players as young as 8 years old can safely start using off-ice training programs that involve body-weight only training. The earlier players can start building a foundation of strength, speed, stamina and stability, the better. The key with younger athletes is to make sure that they are doing the exercises properly and to make sure that they are BHSE FAQs and Testimonials having FUN! And the nutritional and mental performance programs included in Best Hockey Season Ever will help them to build life-long healthy habits from an early age.
Q: Is this program easy to follow? Can my players use it on their own?
Answer:
With the Best Hockey Season Ever, you are going to receive a detailed 18 week program with clear descriptions and photographs of each and every exercise and workout. You will also receive a DVD that will show you exactly how to perform all of the exercises in the Total Hockey Warm-Up properly, as well as, easy-to-follow strategies for improving nutrition and mental performance. Although older players can
certainly complete the off-ice training programs on their own, I always recommend that an adult be present if possible to make sure that players are doing the exercises properly and safely.
Q: How is this program going to help us to prevent injuries this season?
Answer:
There is nothing worse for a young player than having to watch their teammates play from the stands. The vast majority of injuries that young players suffer from are preventable. Adding in proper off-ice warm-up and recovery sessions to your routine will go a long way to having you feeling and performing your best this season. Also, working on your strength, speed and stamina throughout the year will help to prevent the burnout and fatigue that usually plagues players later in the season.
Q: Is there any benefit to my players tarting the program halfway through the
season?
Answer:
Players can start using Best Hockey Season Ever at any time during the season and still see tremendous results in their on-ice performance. There is never a bad time to start getting stronger and faster, eating healthier and improving your mental game. If you have any additional questions about the Best Hockey Season Ever System please contact us here.
Sincerely,
Kim McCullough, YCS, MSc
Director, The Young Athlete
Author, Best Hockey Season Ever
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Team of "Under-Agers" Over-Achieves in Pre-Season Tournament
"We were looking for a sport-specific training plan for our team - and we found exactly what we were looking for...Your program, mixed with the hard work and dedication of our players, allowed us to finish as runners-up in our pre-season tournament against players 2 or 3 years older. We can't wait to see what happens once the new season begins."
Ed Belcrest, Strength and Conditioning Coach,
Belle Tire 16U AAA Hockey Team
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Helps Players Be Their Best and Win Championship
"Kim's innovative warm-up and on-ice drills were beneficial and, most importantly at the Atom level - FUN! Kim helped us be our best and win the Lower Lakes League Championship. The players, parents, coaches and I are excited to have Kim involved with our team again this season."
Andy MacCullouch, Head Coach, Toronto Leaside Wildcats Peewee B Team
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“Provincial Champions Build Speed, Strength &
Learn How To Get In-Shape For The Season”
"Kim revealed new ideas about player development that will help us take our team's performance to the next level. The fact that Kim is an elite player and coach really shows through in the program. We can't wait to get started on another great year."
Patrick Carew, Assistant Coach
Scarborough Sharks Atom B Team
2008 Novice C Provincial Champions
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The BEST HOCKEY SEASON EVER SYSTEM
Includes these 6 Secrets of In-Season Success:
• Focus, composure and confidence-building strategies that will completely transform the way you and your team prepare for games and will take your performance through the roof.
• A hockey-specific nutrition program that will give you tips and strategies you can start using immediately at your home, the rink or the drive-thru.
• Eight incredible off-ice training workouts that are guaranteed to make your players faster and stronger in February than they were in September.
• A step-by-step warm-up DVD and manual that will show you exactly how to be 100% prepared both physically and mentally each time you head out on the ice.
• A 3-step on-ice conditioning program that will completely revolutionize your team’s fitness in the last 10 minutes of practice.
• The most complete recovery program available with detailed guidelines on how to guarantee players play and feel their best all season long.
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National Team Strength Coach Touts
“Kim’s training programs...are the highest quality of training available...and completely athlete-friendly!”
Kim is simply one of the best and brightest hockey-specific strength and conditioning coaches Canada has to offer. Kim's background as an elite hockey player, passionate coach and academic researcher make her as qualified as you can get. I can confidently recommend Kim's training programs to any young player knowing that they will receive the highest quality of training available.
Throughout my 15 year career as a coach and as the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for a major university, I have found that most young athletes have not developed the fundamentals they need to excel. This compromises their ability to learn new skills and hinders their long-term development. When athletes address these critical needs, they decrease their risk of injury and improve their ability to deal with the physical demands of the game at the next level.
Kim has put together a tool that is essential for the development of all young athletes, not only in hockey, but in all sports. The program is completely athlete-friendly - it addresses all the common questions and concerns about player development and is presented in a simple format with clear descriptions and pictures of every exercise.
Every dedicated coach and determined young athlete owes it to themselves to invest in their future by following a program such as this."
 Steve Lidstone, CSCS, CATC
Strength & Conditioning Coordinator - McMaster University
Strength and Conditioning Coach for 2007-08 National Women’s
Under-18 Hockey
Strength and Conditioning Coach for Trampoline Canada and CP
Women’s Basketball 2006-2008
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An amazing resource for players, coaches and parents!
"As a high-performance coach, I have been privileged to work with many elite athletes throughout my career and the exercises included in this program are the same or similar to those used in university, national team and NHL training programs. I highly recommend Kim's programs to any player and team looking to reach the next level - and beyond."
Dan Church
Head Coach, York University Lions Women’s Ice Hockey Team
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This is your chance to take your performance to the next level and guarantee your
team’s best season ever.
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Sincerely,
Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Author, Best Hockey Season Ever System
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