Too Young to Specialize? The Early Path to Elite Junior Hockey

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/1e/4f/db/1e4fdb34-400d-4282-7421-ddd09fe2e325/mza_6745321036079782752.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

The Science of Hockey

92 episodes

2 days ago

The Science of Hockey explores the scientific aspects of ice hockey and other sports. The podcast utilizes data, research, and evidence to explain how the sport is played, trained, and understood. From biomechanics to performance psychology, the podcast provides scientific insights into the game, going beyond traditional commentary and focusing on the science behind the action. The goal is to make scientific information accessible and engaging for players, coaches, parents, and fans of hockey.

Hockey

Sports

RSS

All content for The Science of Hockey is the property of The Science of Hockey and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Hockey

Sports

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42500607/42500607-1732216455667-238a7306b91e3.jpg

Too Young to Specialize? The Early Path to Elite Junior Hockey

The Science of Hockey

12 minutes 22 seconds

2 months ago

Too Young to Specialize? The Early Path to Elite Junior Hockey

This episode examines the developmental journeys of elite junior hockey players and the push toward early sport specialization. Discover how hours of practice, dropping other sports, and intense training at a young age shape success and risk in Canada’s hockey system.
Explore what early sport specialization really looks like for elite junior hockey players. From deliberate play to deliberate practice, learn how players trade childhood fun for competitive edge—and the physical and psychological risks that come with it.