Why Players Work Harder But Don’t Get Faster | Train 2.0 Coaches Roundtable

👉 Check out the Train 2.0+ Coaches Certification here:https://train2point0.com/coaches/#In this episode of the Train 2.0 Show, we sit down with certified Train 2.0 coach Asha Kennedy to break down the questions coaches and players are constantly asking about speed, skill transfer, and real performance development.We dive into why so many players train harder every year but still struggle to get faster, and why mechanics (not effort) are often the missing piece. From fundamental movement quality to mechanical advantage on the ice, this conversation explains why elite players often look effortless while still being among the fastest athletes in the game.We also explore why some players dominate drills but struggle to translate those skills into games. Using motor learning principles, we explain how skills must move from conscious control into automatic execution, and why internal dialogue, pressure, and distractions can all interfere with performance under game stress.Another major topic is the mechanics most players skip early in development that limit them years later. We discuss outside edge control, ankle articulation, and Y-angle and why these are foundational for deception, balance, and speed at higher levels of play.Finally, we talk about why elite skaters seem to “feel the ice” differently, and how mechanical advantage, edge control, and efficient movement patterns create the smooth, effortless look that separates top players from the rest.Train 2.0 is built on a mechanics-first approach, using video analysis, biomechanics, and reverse engineering of elite NHL movement patterns to help players and coaches accelerate development and close the gap between traditional training and modern performance science.