On this episode of the hockey strength podcast, David is joined by the strength coach, author, and pioneer in the S&C space (and one of the first ever NHL strength coaches), Peter Twist. Coach Twist shares his climb from graduate student to the NHL, discussing some of his unconventional mentors, and ow they helped him develop his own perspectives on leadership, athletic development and life. He shares how periodization should allow athletes to chase long-term goals, while also keeping the sights set on game-day performance, and the diamond periodization Coach Twist uses. Coach Twist shows explains how the current conception of "functional training" does not exactly mesh with the intended purpose behind the functional training philosophy.  To round out the show, Peter provides a very brief overview of the many different projects he is currently working on in an attempt to share his wealth of knowledge and help others live a healthful, fulfilling life.  For the Links to everything discussed, head to the official website of SCAPH, prohockeystrength.com