The Curious Competitor is a journey into the pursuit of improvement and well being-physically, mentally, and spiritually. In each episode, NHL Defenseman Connor Carrick speaks with some of the world's highest performing people about how they curate and execute their respective craft. Connor Carrick dives deep into the path and process of each guest, and the lessons learned on how to live more curiously, passionately, and purposefully. All on a quest to become a more Curious Competitor.
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Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
In this episode, we welcome Arizona Coyotes Performance Director Devan McConnell to the show. We discuss how to prepare for the demands of a training camp, how to approach training during a season, and the power of intention on meeting your goals. We also discuss specific considerations for the youth athlete, and why nutrition and recovery is key to performance.
- 0:12 Introduction
- 2:00 What Makes Devan Different?
- 6:30 How Devan Approaches Working With New Athletes?
- 9:20 Preparing For The Demands Of Camp
- 13:47 The Power Of Intent In Training
- 21:13 How To Approach In-Season Training
- 29:34 Considerations For Youth Athletes Off-Season Training
- 38:05 How To Find Balance in Training - On-ice Vs. Off-Ice
- 43:19 One Thing Devan Would Change In NHLer’s Approach
- 45:30 Recovery Techniques & Strategies
- 49:28 Nutrition in Youth Athletes & Mental Health
- 57:10 Creative Solution To A Training Restriction
- 1:00:00 Devan’s Favorite Success Story
- 1:03:57 Conclusion
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