In This Episode, You Will Learn: Lessons from working in the NHL. Where Eric thinks the future of technology will evolve in the NHL. What Eric is currently doing working with the Italian Ice Hockey Federation.   Resources + Links:   Check out Anthony’s Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony Donskov, PhD Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | The HPH Podcast with Anthony Donskov   Follow HPH Podcast on Instagram | @hph_podcast Follow HPH Podcast on Twitter | @TheHPH_Podcast   Learn more on our Website | https://www.donskovsc.com/   Check out Anthony’s Books Physical Preparations for Ice Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical Solutions The Gain, Go, and Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players   Show Notes: What is the future of technology in the NHL? What metrics should we be focusing on? In this episode I’m joined by High Performance Director of the Italian Ice Hockey Federation, Eric Renaghan. Eric is a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time working as head strength and conditioning coach with the Saint Louis Blues, and member of the 2019 Stanley Cup team! Prior to his time with the Blues, he held the title of assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks. We have an in depth conversation about athlete profiling and the use of force plates in ice hockey! Tune in to hear success tips Eric has learned from working with multiple NHL teams, to now working with the Italian Ice Hockey Federation.   02:00 What were things that separated you from the pack? 06:15 Should we be more worried about managing, development, or both? 08:40 What are some Ah-Ha moments while working in the NHL? 13:00 What is profiling and why is it important? 19:00 Have you checked out the masterclass? 20:30 How to choose the best technology. 24:30 Success tips Eric has learned working in the NHL. 32:15 Diving into force plate testing: strategy, output and health. 43:40 What is the importance of collecting longitudinal data? 46:30 How many metrics should we focus on? 53:00 Where do you see the industry can improve and evolve in the future of the NHL? 57:40 What are you currently working on with the Italian Ice Hockey Federation?  01:02:30 Is your presentation on profiling available?