| Coach Don McGrath - Has been around the Hockey Circuit for over 8 years. Don has served as an assistant to Bob Charleston….an over-speed & strength /conditioning trainer from the Chicago Area. Don has progressed through U.S.A. Hockey development courses & currently holds a Level 4 lifetime certification. This curriculum includes off-ice training development, team building concepts, sports injuries, first aid, sports nutrition, sports psychology overview & related topics. In addition, Don implements techniques / training models from Angela Ruggiero of the U.S. Olympic Team, Kevin Constantine (Former Pittsburgh Penguins head coach), Derek Schooley from Robert Morris Hockey, and USA Hockey National Player Development Team. Other reference material utilized are Complete conditioning for Ice Hockey by Peter Twist, Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness by Lee Brown, Vance Ferrigno, and Juan Carlos Santana, and Jumping into Plyometrics by Dr. Doald A. Chu PHD. |
| Coach Marianne Zarzecki has been a personal trainer for 7 years providing both personal training and group exercise through her company, Beverly Fitness LLC. She works with both adults and youth athletes as well as those who are new to fitness. She is a Certified Personal Trainer with The National Academy of Sports Medicine, a Certified Spinning Instructor and a Certified Group Exercise Instructor. |
| Coach Shelly Maynard I began training for bodybuilding in 1989. In 1990 I competed in the Northern Arizona, and six weeks later in the Southwestern States Competition, in each I place first in my weight class and in the overall. Both shows were sanctioned by the NPC (National Physique Committee) In 1991, I competed in the Arizona Challenge, a national qualifier, and finished first in my weight class. Later that year I competed in the NPC’s Nationals held in Santa Ana, California. In 1996 I was certified through AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America), and began working at Gator’s Athletic club as a trainer. As my family grew, I began working from my home training and writing workouts. This year marks our family’s 9th season with St. Jude Hockey. My husband, Buck and I are blessed with four sons who play ice hockey. |
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Strength & Conditioning
for Tomorrow's future Hockey Players
