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X Factory

High-Performance training gym and wellness facility.

Led by two-time Stanley Cup champion Ryan van Asten, a seasoned expert with a distinguished 12-year tenure in the NHL, including roles as the Director of Sports Performance for the Calgary Flames and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Kings, our strength and conditioning programs are meticulously designed to enhance your athletic performance. Our packages prioritize the advancement of your competitive edge and emphasize injury prevention and the cultivation of optimal movement mechanics, ensuring you achieve your performance objectives.

Age Group

Age Group

U16 - College/Pro
Location

Location

Calgary | Airdrie
Length

Length

Year-round
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Find your X-Factor

Our world-class, high-performance facility offers state-of-the-art services tailored for team dynamics and individual athletes. Our coaching team, skilled in multisport disciplines, focuses on nurturing well-rounded athletes beyond their playing capabilities. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in our athletes' lives, guiding them to uncover their unique X factor and realize their ambitions.

Our coaches are experts in high-performance sports, strength & conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. We provide in-depth training and physiological testing that covers the methods and underlying principles of athletic development, recognizing that fitness and performance are enduring pursuits.

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Program DETAILS

Led by one of North America's most decorated strength and conditioning coaches, Ryan van Asten, our strength and conditioning packages are expertly designed to elevate your athletic performance, ensuring injury prevention and honing the precise movement mechanics necessary to attain your peak performance targets. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, our programs are tailored to suit your needs, offering a comprehensive fitness and skill development approach.

Under the constant supervision of our highly qualified coaches, every aspect of our programming bears the mark of professional expertise designed by experienced NHL strength coaches. This ensures that you receive top-tier training perfectly aligned with the standards of elite athletic performance.

Program Breakdown

Duration
15 weeks | May 13 - August 23, 2024

Training Sessions

120+ Training Hours

Phase 1: May 13 - June 5 | 5x per week | M, T, W, R, F (20 sessions)
Phase 2: June 20 - July 5 | 4x per week | M, T, R, F (16 sessions)
Phase 3: July 8 - August 2 | 4x per week | M, T, R, F (16 sessions)
Phase 4: August 5 - August 23 | 3x per week | M, W, F (9 sessions)
Athlete Meetings
1 Intake Meeting
1 Exit Meeting with overall report summary
Assessments
1 Initial Physiological Performance Assessment
1 Mid-way Physiological Performance Assessment
1 Wrap-up Physiological Performance Assessment
7 Force Plate bi-weekly Monitoring Assessments

X-Factory Calgary

College/Pro Programs
Our elite stream is aimed at those currently playing professional, at the university level or heading into their first year of that level. Athletes who have a strong base to build upon and are looking to build on that to build their game at the next level. At this level athletes should have a strong base to build on as we look to improve their overall athletic profile and performance.

Outcomes

Movement efficiency, increased power, strength, stamina, movement coordination, decreased risk of soft tissue injury, increased capacity of energy systems.

Details

Sessions per week 3 - 5 (60 total)
Length of session 120 minutes
# of athletes per group 8

X-Factory Airdrie

U18 Programs
The U18 program focuses on a players development as they make the jump into a more competitive and physically demanding tier. Teaching young players to understand how we train for performance and athleticism. We work on creating a program that allows young players to excel as they continue their hockey career.

Outcomes

Movement efficiency, increased power, strength, stamina, movement coordination, decreased risk of soft tissue injury, increased capacity of energy systems.

Details

Sessions per week 3 - 5 (60 total)
Length of session 120 minutes
# of athletes per group 8
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