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Hockey players in a Ghost Athletica agility session, one athlete mid-air over a hurdle jump drill
By IIC2FRhivRRLOxIPEdhpmzNHnGG3 • November 6, 2026
Our team testing found a third of players jump over 10% differently leg to leg. Here's what single-leg strength hockey data shows and how to fix it.
Goalies in a Grand Rapids goalie training session building in-season strength with Ghost Athletica
By IIC2FRhivRRLOxIPEdhpmzNHnGG3 • November 5, 2026
A practical weekly framework for managing goalie game load: starts, practice shots, recovery, and the in-season strength work that keeps goalies fresh until March.
Hockey athlete driving a weighted sled during return-to-play training at Ghost Athletica
By IIC2FRhivRRLOxIPEdhpmzNHnGG3 • October 28, 2026
Being cleared is the start, not the finish. Our staged hockey return-to-play plan with objective testing gates gets you truly ready, not just pain-free.
Hockey athlete sprinting during tryout prep training at Ghost Athletica in Grand Rapids, Michigan
By IIC2FRhivRRLOxIPEdhpmzNHnGG3 • October 22, 2026
Use this practical 6-week plan for West Michigan hockey tryouts to build, sharpen, and taper so your player arrives fresh, fast, and ready to compete.
Ghost Athletica goaltenders gathered around their coach during an on-ice goalie training session
By IIC2FRhivRRLOxIPEdhpmzNHnGG3 • October 15, 2026
Grand Rapids goalie training at Ghost Athletica builds strength, movement quality, mobility, conditioning, and on-ice transfer around your athlete's needs.
Hockey athlete on an air bike during off-ice hockey fitness testing at Ghost Athletica
By IIC2FRhivRRLOxIPEdhpmzNHnGG3 • October 15, 2026
See what four hockey fitness tests measure, how to interpret Ghost Athletica's team norms, and how to turn results into a focused training plan.
Hockey athlete performing an explosive sled pull inside the Ghost Athletica training facility in Byron Center
By IIC2FRhivRRLOxIPEdhpmzNHnGG3 • October 8, 2026
A six-question framework for Grand Rapids and West Michigan hockey parents to evaluate any youth hockey training program and spot the red flags. By Dr. Jamie Phillips.
Ghost Athletica goalies gathered around their coach at the net during an on-ice goalie movement training session
October 7, 2026
Five goalie movement drills that fix slow first pushes, drifting shuffles, and lost posture in the crease. Off-ice work from a DPT that fits your in-season week.
Hockey player doing an overhead dumbbell tricep extension during an in-season training session at Gh
September 30, 2026
Stay fast, strong and fresh all season with a 4-phase in-season hockey training plan: recover, maintain, sharpen and peak, plus goalie tweaks and a weekly template.
September 30, 2026
7 Mistakes You're Making With Your In-Season Hockey Workouts (And How to Fix Them )