Strength & Conditioning in Pro Sports: Lessons from the NFL and NHL

What’s tougher—training NFL and NHL athletes or high school kids learning to squat for the first time? In this episode, strength coach Steve Polito shares his eye-opening journey from working with the Miami Dolphins and New York Rangers to coaching in high school.We cover:🏈 The difference in mindset between NFL and NHL players🏒 Strength & conditioning for hockey athletes💪 Why high school S&C can make or break your coaching ability📊 Sport science, load management & post-game lifts🔥 Real talk about training adaptations and coaching cultureThis is a must-watch for anyone in strength and conditioning, sport science, high school sports, or performance training. Steve shares practical insights for coaches at every level, whether you're working with million-dollar athletes or building from the ground up.👉 Watch now and subscribe for weekly deep dives into performance coaching!#StrengthAndConditioning #SportScience #HockeyTraining #FootballPerformance #HighSchoolS&C #NFLTraining #NHLStrengthCoach #StrengthCoachSave on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU___CONNECT:📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___#strength #coach #network #strengthcoachnetwork #knowledge #power #speed #agility___From our sponsors:TeamBuildr🌎Site:TeamBuildr: Online Coaching & Gym Management ToolsTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.Hawkin Dynamics🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software,and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.