07/03/2025
Dear Hockey Families,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share an update on what I’ve been working on over the past few years.
As some of you may know, I am currently a full-time Strength & Conditioning Coach for the U.S. Army at Fort Wainwright. I’ve been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) for nearly four years now, and I’m deeply passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential.
Outside of my full-time role, I run my own business, Justin Woods Hockey. About three years ago, I was able to officially launch my own strength and conditioning program. Last summer marked a turning point for the program, as I was fortunate to work with a dedicated group of hockey players and truly begin shaping the program into what it is today.
Over the past couple of summers, I’ve been renting space at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. However, the facility is only available for a few hours each week and only for about three months during the summer. As a result, it’s not currently a year-round option. Space and equipment limitations also mean I can only train a limited number of athletes at a time. Because of that, I’ve prioritized working with the same group of athletes who trained with me last summer, as they have shown tremendous commitment and trust in the program.
The structure of the program consists of three days of weight training and one day of conditioning each week. We typically start the summer with conditioning at the track and transition to on-ice conditioning about halfway through the season. These on-ice sessions are strictly for conditioning purposes and are not focused on skill development.
Strength and conditioning is my passion. I never had access to a strength and conditioning coach growing up, so my mission is to contribute to your athlete’s success in a way I wish had been available to me. Justin Woods Hockey is always open to feedback on how I can better serve the hockey community, and I welcome your thoughts and input.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Although my summer program is currently full, I’m always happy to work with families to develop individualized training plans tailored to their athlete’s needs.
Thank you all for your continued support and understanding.
Warm regards,
Justin Woods
