Episode Description Facts Summary Your fridge is set up. Your pantry is stocked. But what happens when everything falls apart at 5:30pm on a Tuesday? In this episode of the Athlete Family Podcast, we close out the three zones of Pillar 2 with the one that saves you on the worst nights: the…
Episode Description Facts Summary Your fridge is organized. Now what about everything else? In this episode of the Athlete Family Podcast, we get into the second zone of Pillar 2: the Pantry. Sylvie and Izzy walk through how to set up your pantry so it actually supports performance — not just…
Episode Description Facts Summary You know that moment when your athlete opens the fridge, stares into it, and says "there's nothing to eat" — and the fridge is full? That's not a food problem. That's a visibility problem. In this episode of the Athlete Family Podcast, we get into the first zone…
Episode Description Facts Summary Episode 4 of the Athlete Family Podcast gets into Pillar 2: Preparation Windows. We've talked about knowing your schedule — now it's time to actually do something with it. This episode breaks down how to look at your week, find realistic prep windows (even 10…
Episode Description Facts Summary Originally released on November 12, 2014 (Filmed Summer 2014) The game has changed — and so has the preparation. We're throwing it back to the summer of 2014 for a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of NHL off-season training. Featuring Gary Roberts…
Episode Description Facts Summary The Athlete Family Podcast is back with Episode 3, continuing our deep dive into Pillar 1: Load Awareness. This time we're looking beyond just the athlete — because parents are performing too. Between work deadlines, commutes, bedtime routines, and back-to-back…
Episode Description Facts Summary Is the minor hockey system actually developing players… or just burning through their season? In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A and Coach Gards sit down with NHL legend and GRP founder Gary Roberts for one of the most honest conversations about…
Episode Description Facts Summary Before performance… Before confidence… Before nutrition plans… There is awareness. In this episode of the Athlete Family Podcast, Sylvie and Isabelle introduce the first pillar of preparation: Load Awareness. If you don’t know what your week looks like — your…
Episode Description Facts Summary Playoffs & tournament weekends shouldn’t feel like chaos. Between early morning games, tight schedules, and long rink days, most athletes end up scrambling for food — and that’s where performance drops. In this episode, we break down exactly what to pack in your…
Episode Description Facts Summary What’s the real difference between playing on a Stanley Cup contender… and a rebuilding team? In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, NHL forward Ty Dellandrea breaks down the mindset shift between Dallas and San Jose, what it actually takes to stay consistent…
Episode Description Facts Summary Denver Barkey joins Coach A & Gards to break down his first NHL call-up, what the jump from the AHL really feels like, and the habits that separate players who stick from those who fade. From getting “the call” from Danny Brière… to moving in with Trevor Zegras……
Episode Description Facts Summary What can hockey players learn from the world’s best footballers? Today we’re joined by Saul Isaksson-Hurst, a world-renowned individual skill specialist who spent 10 years at Chelsea and Tottenham and now consults for Premier League stars at clubs like Arsenal…
Episode Description Facts Summary Is the path to the NHL changing? In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A and Coach Gards ring in 2026 with a massive celebration for Lab athletes Danny Zhilkin and Denver Barkey. We dive into the exact moment Danny got "the call" to the Winnipeg Jets…
Episode Description Facts Summary There are 5 things you need to nail if you actually want the game to slow down — and most players miss at least one. We break down: • Why multitasking matters more than raw speed • Why bad passing kills good players • Why “stopping on pucks” separates pros from…
Episode Description Facts Summary Episode 59 breaks down the reality of minor hockey — late-night ice times, inconsistent schedules, players waiting for dressing rooms, and what that does to recovery and performance. We move into tournament season and how fast everything ramps up from November to…