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Piecing The Puzzle – Skill Acquisition in the Developing Athlete
“Great athletes aren’t born — they’re built, rep by rep. 🧠⚙️ Learn why respecting the process of skill acquisition is key to long-term success. From Jordan’s baseball struggles to your next youth practice — it all starts here. #SkillDevelopment #YouthAthlete #CoachTips”
Ryan Vigneau
4 min read


Breaking Down Power: Should Hockey Players Use the Full Olympic Lift or Just the Second Pull?
Training for performance is about making the right choice to improve your game.
Ryan Vigneau
4 min read


From Track to Ice: How Sprint Mechanics Influence Explosiveness in Hockey Players
Sprinting is often used as an off ice part of hockey training programs, but how does it influence performance?
Ryan Vigneau
3 min read


Captains, Assistants, or Shared Leadership? Rethinking Youth Team Leadership
The captain’s “C” can inspire or overwhelm a young athlete. Some rise to the challenge, others feel crushed or see it as a status symbol. Research shows leadership works best when supported, shared, and matched to the team’s maturity. This blog explores when to name captains, rotate roles, or focus on culture — with practical tips for coaches, athletes, and parents to build true leadership skills.
Ryan Vigneau
4 min read


Your Brain on Beats: How Binaural Beats and Brainwaves Can Tune Performance
Tune your performance. Optimizing training and flow to unlock your performance.
Ryan Vigneau
4 min read


Built or Born? Coaching in the Mud Puddle of Genetics and Performance
Genetics is a mud puddle of information. Can we identify super athletes? It’s just not that simple.
Ryan Vigneau
4 min read


Mr. Coach Dad
Being a coach and a dad at the same time is one of the hardest, most rewarding balancing acts I’ve ever attempted.
Ryan Vigneau
5 min read


What the Burpee?!The “Performance” Exercise That Won’t Die
You can’t kill a burpee.
Ryan Vigneau
3 min read

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