Physical Development

Off-Ice Training Program

Canadian Strength Institute

Our physical off-ice program is delivered in partnership with the Canadian Strength Institute (CSI), a premier organization dedicated to helping athletes achieve optimal health, performance, and injury resilience through superior coaching and scientific training methods. CSI specializes in personalized and sports-specific strength and conditioning programs tailored to individual athlete goals, providing comprehensive assessments, biomechanical work, and monitored progression to enhance athletic performance. The program emphasizes structural balance, linear speed development, and functional strength, all designed to prepare our players for the demands of competitive hockey.

CSI’s staff brings extensive experience working with elite athletes across professional and amateur levels, ensuring our players receive expert guidance in a first-class training environment. Their holistic approach integrates cutting-edge physical testing, manual therapies such as Fascial Stretch Therapy, athletic therapy treatments, nutrition counseling, and recovery strategies to promote long-term athletic development and injury prevention.

By collaborating with the Canadian Strength Institute, our off-ice program creates a year-round, progressive training pathway that complements on-ice skill development, helping our players build strength, speed, agility, and stamina systematically from youth to elite levels. This partnership ensures our athletes develop not only as hockey players but also as resilient and well-conditioned individuals prepared for the physical challenges of the sport.

In addition to the training, Canadian Strength will support our teams multiple times a week with a progressive training approach for athletes aged U15 to U22. Unlike traditional training packages that offer limited sessions once a week, they follow our teams closely, providing in-app workouts, educating players on effective recovery and warm-up routines, and conducting post-practice workouts at our rink. They have also supplied gym equipment for workouts away from the gym. This in-season program is designed to fit within the team schedule, with resources available at all times to address additional training needs, recovery, and more. Furthermore, Canadian Strength offers guidance on nutrition and supplements, providing a complete off-ice training experience.

Meet the Founder and Owner of Canadian Strength  

Sean Young

Sean Young is a highly accomplished strength and conditioning coach, renowned for his expertise in optimizing athlete performance at the highest levels of sport. As the founder and owner of Canadian Strength, he has dedicated his career to advancing athletic training methodologies and fostering the development of elite athletes.

Sean's impressive resume includes serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL, where he implemented cutting-edge training practices to enhance player performance and injury prevention. His leadership also extends to the Ottawa 67's in the OHL, where he has been instrumental in developing training programs tailored to the unique needs of young athletes.

In addition to his work at the club level, Sean has played a pivotal role as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Men's National Team, contributing to their preparation for international competitions, including the upcoming 2026 Olympics. His commitment to excellence and deep understanding of sport science have made him a sought-after expert in the field, helping to shape the future of strength training in Canadian hockey and beyond.

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