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Kevin has rapidly established himself as a leader in the field of physical preparation and sports science for ice hockey. He is currently the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of designing and implementing the team’s performance training program, as well as monitoring the players’ performance, workload and recovery. Prior to Boston, Kevin was an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Sharks after serving as the Director of Performance at Endeavor Sports Performance in Pitman, NJ, and a Strength and Conditioning Coach with USA Hockey’s Women’s Olympic Hockey Team. Kevin has authored two books, and published several research articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to hockey performance and sport science. He’s been an invited speaker at conferences hosted by the NHL, NSCA, and USA Hockey. Kevin received his PhD in Human and Sport Performance from Rocky Mountain University.

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Core Strength Variations

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Core Strength Variations

Core strength is an essential physical quality from both performance and durability perspectives. Learning to generate stiffness through the torso can help athletes transfer energy from the lower to upper body, deliver/absorb contract, and prevent undesirable motion of the hips, spine, and rib cage.           View this post on Instagram   […]

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Single-Leg Stability

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Single-Leg Stability

The Valslide Skate Position Circle and 2-Way Skater are two exercises we’ll integrate into our prep work or pair with main exercises to help reinforce low position stability of the stance leg.           View this post on Instagram                       A post […]

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Side Standing Med Ball Shotput w/ Shuffle Start

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Side Standing Med Ball Shotput w/ Shuffle Start

Med Ball Throws are a great way to develop rotational power. As the off-season progresses we’ll move from static throws, to static throws with a partner pass, to throws with dynamic starts.           View this post on Instagram                       A post […]

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Kim McCullough

Consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Kevin and I highly recommend all the programs and services that he provides.

Kim McCullough, Director, Total Female Hockey

Jeff Buvinow

Every aspect of my game has seen improvement: speed, agility, strength and cardio. As a smaller player, I am never outmatched physically.

Jeff Buvinow, Arizona Sundogs, CHL

Eric Tangradi

Kevin has been a major factor in helping me excel at the professional level.

Eric Tangradi, Winnipeg Jets, NHL

Jeremy Hall

As a former Junior A, Division I, and Pro hockey player, I’ve had my fair share of strength/nutrition coaches and I can honestly say none compare to the knowledge and care that Kevin Neeld brings to a team. Having the privilege to work beside Kevin for the past 4 years with Team Comcast, both at the U16 & U18 levels, I can truly testify that I have not come across another coach who has such an impact on athletes as Kevin. His knowledge and expertise in strength training and nutrition are second to none. During his time with Team Comcast he has undoubtedly been a major contributor to helping our players achieving their goals of playing hockey at the next level. He is a true professional who beyond a doubt cares about the development of young athletes and providing them with the proper foundation to take their playing career to an elite level. His constant drive to develop innovating training methods will undeniably keep his program at the top of the training spectrum.

Alec Shall

Without exception, every player that I have advised to work with Kevin has thanked me for doing so. He is the most knowledgeable strength/fitness specialist that I have met, and this is not an accident - he relentlessly keeps himself informed about current thinking and research, and how it applies to his clients.

Alec Shall

Jack Walchessen

There is a reason I made the four hour roundtrip drive to train with Kevin during my off-season.  His innovative and scientifically-backed training programs helped bring my on-ice performance to the next level.  Not only did my overall athleticism and confidence on the ice improve, but his thorough knowledge of the body helped rid me of nagging injuries that have hindered my performance during past seasons.  I will continue to utilize Kevin as a resource in any and all athletic endeavors that I pursue.  That his knowledge is now readily accessible online will surely benefit hockey players and athletes at all levels throughout the world.

Michael Gershon

Training with Kevin has taken me from a Division 3 to an ECHL hockey player. He has personalized my workouts to strengthen areas that had been injured or never been appropriately trained. If I hadn't trained with Kevin I might not have reached my goal of playing professional hockey.

Buddy Robinson

After training with Kevin Neeld for several years now, I can say, without a doubt, that I would not be playing where I am without him. Hockey is a sport that is constantly changing and Kevin has mastered the ability to evolve his training programs to give each individual exactly what they need to perform at their best on and off the ice. Kevin has pushed me to accomplish goals that I didn't think possible. My speed and explosiveness, along with the conditioning on the ice was dramatically improved after starting with Kevin. Kevin's knowledge has helped in my training in ways I didn't know existed when first starting with him. Along with great weight lifting programs he includes corrective and prehab exercises to meet each individual's needs. These go a long way in keeping the players healthy and injury free during a long season. I believe Kevin Neeld is at the top of his profession. His attention to detail and willingness to adjust to each athlete's specific needs is what puts him above all others. I recommend him to any athlete who is serious about playing at a higher level.

Anthony DeAngelo

Ever since I started working out with Kevin at Endeavor, I have done nothing but get better. He taught me the right way to train, and emphasized proper form for everything from my mobility work to the lifts themselves. Every goal I've set for myself to translate on the ice, I’ve hit, and I give 100% credit to my off-season program. I won't train with anyone else!

Colby Cohen

I have spent the last 5 years training with Kevin. In that time, we have done everything from off-ice training, nutrition planning, soft-tissue, deep tissue, and hip capsule mobilization work, and more. The list of all the things Kevin has done with me in my training process is endless. I have always been very particular in my training and have had a lot of injuries and structural limitations in my body that I’ve needed to work around. In order to stay at the top level of hockey, its extremely important to do be fluid in many areas. This hasn't affected my training one bit, as Kevin has individualized and altered my programs to fit my specific needs. From the day I first walked into Endeavor until now I have really fallen in love with Kevin's coaching style and his care for what he does. I have worked with some of the "top" people in the world, and can honestly say that Kevin stands above the rest. I have never met a strength coach who works harder than he does. Simply, he cares. I look forward to continuing to work with Kevin, and learning from him, as his stuff is always changing and he is always keeping me on my toes with my training, rehab, and nutrition.

Joe Heiler

Kevin is an up and coming strength and conditioning coach with great insight into how the athlete's body works, especially when it comes to the sport of hockey. He is very innovative with his training techniques.  Kevin gets RESULTS with his hockey players because he played and understands the sport, and has the passion and drive to be the best.

Anthony Donskov

I have known Kevin for over three years and consider him a close friend and fine Strength Coach!  Kevin provides a unique blend of knowledge and practical application that produces both exceptional educational content for his respective audience, and tangible athletic results for his training populations.  I highly recommend Kevin’s content!

Eric Cressey

I've known Kevin Neeld for over six years now, and I can say without wavering that he's one of my most trusted resources in the strength and conditioning field.  I would say that it's remarkable how far Kevin has come since he was an intern at Cressey Performance, but the truth is that we all knew he'd be a big player in this field from his tremendous work ethic, calm, personable demeanor, and genuine interest in helping athlete. I can't recommend him enough.

Maria Mountain

Trainers who can give you a laundry list of exercises are everywhere; you have to look farther to find a true professional strength and conditioning coach.  When I am looking for ways to help my hockey players perform better on the ice and reduce their risk of injury, I turn to Coach Kevin Neeld. Kevin is constantly looking for more effective methods of both assessment and training.  I am indebted to him for introducing me to the Postural Restoration Institute.  While other trainers are busy arguing about why their training is the best, Kevin is out making himself (and his athletes) better and better. So when I am searching for the ‘next thing’ for recovery, strength, speed and stability I go to Kevin’s products and articles where I always get a fresh perspective.  You may not be able to train with Kevin, but any hockey player can take a giant leap forward by following his techniques.

Matt Murray

Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of talking to Kevin directly regarding the training and rehabilitation of a few of my athletes.  His insight has greatly helped me write programs to ensure these athletes came back from injury and remained healthy throughout the season.  Kevin’s book has been a great resource in helping me write programs for my athletes while keeping them healthy and I will certainly continue to seek Kevin’s advice regarding strength and conditioning.

Dan Gabelman

I first met Kevin during my internship with Mike Boyle (Currently Director of USA Women's Ice Hockey Performance as well as for the Boston Red Sox)  and the Boston University Hockey team.  Kevin had just arrived in Boston and visiting Mike was one of the first things he did.  As a student just starting out in this industry, Kevin taught me that day that visiting other coaches and learning from those who are successful in the field is required if you want to be a great coach.  Since that day I have followed Kevin's work as the Director of Performance at Endeavor Sports Performance. During that time Kevin has become an authority on training hockey players and helping them reach the next level.  He has accomplished this distinction with the same work ethic and attention to detail as he showed the first day we met, by continually investing in his education, visiting other coaches, and in the trenches work with hockey players from bantam to the Pro's every day. As the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Union College, I am always striving to find the best information to give my hockey teams every advantage possible.  Kevin's products have helped shape the training and care of our hockey teams.  In addition, Kevin has personally helped two of our players during the summer prior to their freshmen year at Union.  Each athlete came in prepared and performed as well, if not better, than our upperclassmen in pre-season testing. If you are looking for a Leader in Hockey Performance Training, Kevin Neeld is one of the best.  His products and coaching will take any hockey player to the next level.

Darryl Nelson

Kevin is a great resource.  He has taken the complex ideas behind posture and movement quality and made simple ways for any coach or player to apply them to training.

Mike Elberty

Kevin Neeld provides athletes, coaches and training professionals a sound, science-based, professional approach to performance development. In a field that is saturated with continually changing theory and application, Kevin provides a truly holistic and very effective educational philosophy. Kevin continually offers innovative and progressive training techniques supported by cutting edge research. He is a valued resource and his work is an integral part of our performance programs.

Mike Kamal

Kevin has continued to be one of the foremost thinkers and resources when it comes to training the hockey athlete.  I value the information, ideas, and products that he has shared with his fellow colleagues in the field.  I'm also very lucky that some of our athletes have the ability to train with Kevin in the off-season, as they always come into camp healthy, well-conditioned, and prepared for the rigors of college hockey.

Dan Boothby

Kevin is one of the top professionals in the field of Sports Performance.  His credentials speak clearly for themselves.  Kevin possesses a vast variety of knowledge and skills sets that allow him to provide the highest level of care to his athletes.  He is not only a coach and educator to his athletes, but also an established educator and leader in the field.  I have been fortunate to know Kevin for several years, and can say for certain that I learn something new every time we talk or I see him present.  Kevin’s passion and constant pursuit of knowledge has not only supported the athletic development of his athletes, but has promoted the profession of sports performance.

Devan McConnell

Kevin Neeld is one of the preeminent Strength and Conditioning Coaches in the country. His knowledge on the latest practices in Performance Training, including the ability to utilize information from the disciplines of Strength and Conditioning, Physical Therapy, and Massage Therapy is second to none.  This allows him to offer his athletes some of the best development-based programs available. I have personally benefited a great deal from his writing and educational products and much of what I do with my athletes is a direct reflection on the education Kevin provides.

Brijesh Patel

Kevin Neeld has one of the brightest minds in Performance Enhancement for Hockey athletes. He constantly pushes the envelope on improving himself, which ultimately benefits those that he trains and works with.  His ability to disseminate research and text books into practical knowledge is outstanding. I've implemented things that he's written and spoken about to help my hockey athletes compete for championships. Kevin is one of the best and if you want to be the best, he's one that you have to train with.

Sean Skahan

Kevin Neeld brings a fresh and innovative perspective to hockey strength and conditioning.  He continues to push the envelope with his current ideas and methods which is something that hockey needs.

Pete Friesen

I have had the privilege of interacting with Kevin Neeld for some years now. His depth of knowledge in the areas of Human Performance and Strength and Conditioning is only surpassed by his passion and enthusiasm for his profession. He truly is a great resource for anyone who trains athletes at any level.

Michael Boyle

In my mind Kevin Neeld is one of the top 5-6 strength and conditioning coaches in the ice hockey world. It’s not often I turn to younger coaches for advice but, Kevin is a guy I count on to be on top of all the latest info and, to use it with his athletes.

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