In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, we break down one of the most misunderstood areas of hockey development: in-season training.Many players and parents assume lifting should stop once the season begins. Others go to the opposite extreme - training too hard, too often, and destroying recovery between games.The reality sits somewhere in the middle.We discuss how to structure training during the season so players can maintain strength, stay explosive, and reduce injury risk, without interfering with performance on the ice.The conversation also touches on player expectations, emotional maturity in the game, the team concept, and the realities of how difficult hockey truly is at higher levels.If you’re a player, parent, or coach trying to understand how to train properly during a long season, this episode provides practical clarity on what to prioritize — and what to avoid.In This Episode, We CoverWhy most players slow down by the end of the seasonThe difference between fatigue and overtrainingWhy stopping strength training causes performance drop-offIntensity vs volume in-seasonWhat actually causes soreness before gamesThe structure of an effective in-season workoutWhy communication between coaches and trainers mattersThe “all-or-nothing” mistake many athletes make with trainingHow hockey is ultimately a battle against physical breakdownKey Moments00:00 – Parent expectations and early conversation08:30 – Players are watching their parents11:00 – How difficult hockey really is14:00 – Brian Prout takeaways19:30 – The 60/20/20 rule22:00 – What the true average level of play looks like23:00 – Managing emotions during games25:50 – Buying into the team concept28:00 – Players with size and handling physical play30:00 – Listening more than talkingIn-Season Training Discussion34:00 – The five buckets of off-ice training35:00 – Strength, power, and injury prevention36:00 – The “all-or-nothing” training mistake38:50 – Intensity vs volume43:15 – Structure of an in-season workout44:50 – Sticking to the script with training plans48:30 – Hockey as a battle against body breakdown52:00 – Understanding overtraining53:00 – Trainers not aligned with game schedules54:30 – What actually causes soreness57:00 – Conditioning during the seasonIn-season training isn’t about getting stronger.It’s about not getting weaker.The players who stay consistent with smart training are the ones who still feel explosive when playoffs arrive.-Stay Connected: 🎥 Watch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube 📲 Follow us: @BuiltFromSteelSeriesPartner accounts: @BioSteelSports @BioSteelSportsAcademy @CoachEpzoloThe Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports. 🌐 Learn more at⁠ www.biosteel.com⁠

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