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.

Tune your performance. Optimizing training and flow to unlock your performance.

You can’t kill a burpee.

Training for performance is about making the right choice to improve your game.

Sprinting is often used as an off ice part of hockey training programs, but how does it influence performance?