IGCT Episode #183: Mark Fitzgerald - "The Iron Doesn't Talk Back"

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Fitzgerald completed his first season as the strength and conditioning coach of the Anaheim Ducks. Fitzgerald joined the Ducks after serving as head of performance and nutrition of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), the world’s largest development hockey league with 52 Canadian and eight American teams participating in the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League. With the CHL, Fitzgerald oversaw the combine development program and implemented many unique nutritional and educational programs.

From 2009-14, Fitzgerald was the strength coach for the Toronto Marlies, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League. He is also the Owner and Head of Performance for Elite Training Systems, and Lead Training Advisor for Under Armour Canada.

In this episode we discuss:

His journey into the S&C field.
Biggest mistake he has made in S&C and how he learned from it.
Most challenging aspect to working in the NHL.
What a typical training week looks like.
How he handles "Travel" with his players.
How he balances being a entrepreneur with being a Strength Coach.
The best piece of coaching advice he has received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation