Episode Focus: Producing Elite Ice Hockey Athletes

In this episode, our esteemed guest, Yunus Barisik, delves into the intricacies of cultivating elite - level ice hockey athletes. He meticulously details the essential elements required for such athlete development.

Key Emphasis on Strength Enhancement

Barisik particularly underscores the crucial need for augmented strength. Moreover, he precisely outlines the annual training structure he devises for his athletes. This structured approach is designed to optimize their performance while safeguarding them from injuries throughout the training and competitive seasons.

Extensive Experience in Athlete Training

Yunus Barisik has an extensive portfolio in training and designing strength, speed, and conditioning programs. His expertise spans over 500 athletes across all competitive levels of hockey, including:

• NHL draft selections from ten NHL franchises.

• Members of both men's and women's national teams.

• NCAA Division 1 athletes.

• Players from the Finnish elite league.

• Ten gold - medalists from four different U18 and U20 world championships since 2016.

Authorship of a Pertinent Book

Yunus Barisik is the author of Strength Training for Ice Hockey. In fact, interested parties can obtain a complimentary copy. To do so, individuals can reach out to Yunus via his website or on Instagram at @yunusbarisik.

Audience Interaction

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