Book Private Ice-hockey Lessons with Coach Eric
Off-ice strength & conditioning for hockey players 15-45yr
Off-ice strength & conditioning for hockey players 15-45yr
I help hockey players 15-45yr old, of all skill levels, increase their strength, power, and confidence in their game and selves through off-ice training; fostering a healthy relationship with training not just for sport, but for life!
Columbus, OH
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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Weekly Availability
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
Unavailable
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Get to know Coach Eric
About Me:
I fell in love with the sport of hockey when my grandmother would put on the Stanley Cup playoffs back in 1990-91 when I was only 2-3yrs old. I would play in the basement, driveway, anywhere I could. Pretending to be matched up against Gretzky, Lemieux, Lindros, Hull in the finals (always winning with a buzzer beater, obviously). I never had an opportunity to play until college at Miami University (OH) from 2006-11 when I joined an intramural hockey team with some friends. After graduating and relocating to Columbus, OH, I sought to join an adult rec league where I have been an active player for 12 years. Though I love scoring goals, I've always had a better eye for proper positioning and shut down play (I was the only one who could skate backwards my first season), so I typically play defense but enjoy the opportunity to step up when called.
Professionally, after spending 8+ years as an Account Manager in Supply Chain Logistics (2011-2019), I stepped away and became a small business owner - starting my own Personal Training company, Always Hungry Personal Training. I work with a variety of age groups and populations toward a myriad of goals. From there, and combined with my men's league connections, I recently began coaching Junior Varsity high school hockey at one of the local schools (Olentangy Berlin) in 2023-24. This led me to working more specifically with teens/athletes and a new passion blossomed.
I have worked with a number of student athletes on the team I coach as well as a good number of my men's league teammates and friends to improve not only their game, but their overall health!
How I can help you improve your game:
I will help you create a rock solid foundation in movement through primary compound lifts like squat, bench, deadlift with variations that directly apply to the movements done in sport. Not only to become stronger, but to build a more resilient body that is able to handle the wear & tear of repeated practice and games. This will lead to improved game play; injury resistance; recovery; and confidence in not only your game, but your body overall.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
5-10min dynamic warm up to loosen up the body. Focused on movements that mimic what we will be training
1-2 primary compound movements focused on strength progression (squats, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, rows, etc)
1-2 explosive power movements that apply the strength for quick movements, typically associated with movements seen in the sport
1-2 accessory movements to address imbalances, challenge stability/coordination, and improve injury resistance or rehabilitation
1 dynamic core specific movement
Career summary and accomplishments:
2018 - Certified Personal Trainer; NPTI, OH 2019 - Owner; Always Hungry Personal Training; Columbus, OH 2013-present - Columbus Adult Hockey League (player); (Level: C East) 2023-prsent - Assistant JV Hockey Coach; Olentangy Berlin High School 10x Half Marathon finisher (2019-present) 3x Ultra-Marathon finisher (2022-present) 1x Sprint Triathlon finisher (2019)
Best coach I ever had:
Michael Pellisier; Lakota West High School (Swim) - Taught me the importance of finding the fun in your training. We practice for our sport, but more importantly we're practicing to be better in our life. The discipline, the effort, the attitude we take in to the training sessions we don't want to do help determine our mindset and approach to life outside of practice/sport.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Attitude, Positivity, and Effort. If you approach our training sessions with these 3 traits in mind, you'll succeed, regardless of how the session goes!
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