In-season training can be challenging to manage. I put together these Hockey Performance Cycle charts as a simple framework for organizing off-ice strength, conditioning, recovery, and preparation around the competitive schedule. The goal is to continue maintaining and improving strength and conditioning throughout the season without adding unnecessary fatigue or taking away from game-day performance.

There are versions for both one-game and two-game weeks, showing how the training emphasis can shift throughout the week—from strength and power to conditioning, recovery, and activation. The specific days can be adjusted to fit your team’s practice and game schedule, but the underlying principle remains the same: train with purpose, recover with intent, and arrive at game day ready to perform.

Let me know your thoughts. I’d also be interested to hear how other coaches are approaching in-season off-ice strength and conditioning.