Faculty of Science and Technology, London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom.
J Strength Cond Res. 2023 Nov 1;37(11):2241-2250. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004541. Epub 2023 Aug 25.
Galati, D, Turner, AN, Bishop, C, and Maloney, SJ. Contemporary practices of strength and conditioning coaches in high-level male ice hockey: a survey-based investigation. J Strength Cond Res 37(11): 2241-2250, 2023-The aim of this study was to provide an updated view of the common practices, ideologies, education level, and professional environment of strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches in elite male ice hockey. Nineteen S&C coaches from professional, semiprofessional, and top-tier collegiate hockey teams in North America completed an anonymous online survey. This was composed of 10 sections: (a) background information; (b) technology use, (c) testing and periodization, (d) strength and power, (e) flexibility/mobility, (f) speed, (g) plyometrics, (h) aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, (i) rehabilitation, and (j) challenges and areas of improvement. Fixed-response questions were analyzed through frequency analyses. Thematic analyses were used to identify common themes from open-response questions. Strength and conditioning coaches had an average of 8 (±6.5) years of experience when they accepted their current role. The majority held a master's degree and S&C certification. Muscular power, linear speed, and body composition were the most frequently tested qualities. Neuromuscular fatigue was the most important consideration during the season and least important consideration during the off-season. Training frequencies for all physical capacities were lower during the season compared with the off-season. All S&Cs had access to technology, with wearables, with force plates identified as the most used devices. This information may be used by S&C coaches to compare working practices with those used by their peers and inform them of the likely requirements and skill sets needed for job applications. Educational institutions may use this information to align teaching to current practice and to inform future research.
加利蒂、特纳、毕晓普和马隆尼。高水平男性冰球中力量和体能教练的当代实践：基于调查的研究。J 力量与体能研究 37(11)：2241-2250，2023-本研究旨在提供一个关于精英男性冰球中力量和体能（S&C）教练常见实践、理念、教育水平和专业环境的最新观点。来自北美职业、半职业和顶级大学冰球队的 19 名 S&C 教练完成了一项匿名在线调查。该调查由 10 个部分组成：（a）背景信息；（b）技术使用；（c）测试和分期；（d）力量和功率；（e）灵活性/机动性；（f）速度；（g）增强式训练；（h）有氧和无氧训练；（i）康复；（j）挑战和改进领域。固定反应问题通过频率分析进行分析。主题分析用于从开放反应问题中识别常见主题。当接受当前角色时，S&C 教练的平均经验为 8 年（±6.5 年）。大多数人拥有硕士学位和 S&C 认证。肌肉力量、线性速度和身体成分是最常测试的素质。赛季期间最需要考虑神经肌肉疲劳，淡季期间最不需要考虑。与淡季相比，所有体能的训练频率在赛季期间较低。所有 S&C 都可以使用技术，其中可穿戴设备、带力板被认为是最常用的设备。这些信息可被 S&C 教练用于将工作实践与同行的工作实践进行比较，并让他们了解工作申请可能需要的要求和技能。教育机构可以使用此信息将教学与当前实践保持一致，并为未来的研究提供信息。
