Unlock the science of speed development for hockey players—on and off the ice.
In this in-depth presentation, Kevin Neeld, Director of Performance for the Boston Bruins, breaks down a complete, evidence-based system for improving skating speed. Drawing on decades of experience and cutting-edge research, Neeld explains how to evaluate movement limitations, target key strength and mobility areas, and implement effective training progressions across the force-velocity continuum.
Whether you're a coach or performance professional, you'll learn:
Why deeper skating positions are essential for stride length and power—and how to train the mobility required to get there
How to identify what limits a player’s speed: from mobility to technique to rate of force development
The connection between sprinting phases and skating mechanics—and how much off-ice sprint work transfers
Practical tests and screening tools for profiling players and informing individual training programs
The role of eccentric strength, plyometrics, and sled work in creating game-relevant explosiveness
How to train transition speed, crossover acceleration, and deceleration using both subjective and objective tools
Neeld’s approach blends biomechanics, coaching intuition, and real-world results from the highest level of hockey.
Includes real training progressions, off-ice drill examples, mobility techniques, and insights on how to interpret performance data to inform smarter training decisions. Book this course......
The Coach
Kevin Neeld, PhD
Head Performance Coach – Boston Bruins
Kevin Neeld serves as the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he leads the team’s strength and conditioning program, oversees player monitoring systems, and implements sport science strategies to optimize performance and recovery. With over a decade of experience working with elite athletes, Kevin brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and practical coaching experience to the NHL.
Before joining the Bruins, Kevin spent two seasons with the San Jose Sharks as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and previously directed a high-performance training center where he worked with hundreds of professional, collegiate, junior, and youth hockey players. He’s also played a key role in the development of the U.S. Women’s National Team, serving as a strength and conditioning coach during multiple Olympic cycles.
Kevin holds a PhD in Human and Sport Performance, a Master’s degree in Exercise Neuroscience, and a Bachelor's in Health Behavior Science. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), Licensed Massage Therapist, and one of a select few professionals worldwide to earn the Postural Restoration Trained (PRT) designation.
An accomplished author and educator, Kevin has written several books on hockey performance and is a respected speaker in the fields of sports science, strength training, and athlete development. His holistic, evidence-based approach to training has helped countless athletes build resilience, increase speed and power, and extend their careers at the highest level.
Kevin shares the same high-performance systems and strategies trusted by NHL athletes—giving coaches, trainers, and players everywhere access to elite-level development tools. Book this course......
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