Vikings Strength Program
Fury Performance Training FPT-Off Ice Strength and Conditioning
The Vikings Organization is proud to be a part of one of the best off-ice programs in AA/AAA hockey; perhaps in the United States. Under the direction of the highly regarded strength and conditioning specialist, Jeff Blindauer, FPT has invested significant resources into not only their coaches but also their weight room and off-ice training components. The off-Ice facilities (Turf and Weight Room) were designed with NCAA Division I specifications. Recognizing the escalation of competition across North American, specialized strength training for hockey is extremely important as a differentiating factor amongst competing players.
Off-ice is customized by age group and programming has been devised in accordance with USHL, NCAA, and NHL training principles based on direct experience from instructing players at these levels. Beginning with the 10U age level periodic testing is recorded in a personal file on a regular basis to measure individual progression and performance related to growth and strength.
Jeff Blindauer, MS, CSCS, USAW- Director Strength and Conditioning
Coach Jeff received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from South Dakota State University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and also a Certified Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting.
Jeff ran the Strength and Conditioning program which helped the USHL Sioux Falls Stampede win the Anderson Cup in 2006 and the Clark Cup in 2007. He provided complete strength and conditioning for the team. These services include comprehensive in-season training: warm-ups, strength technique training, nutrition services, conditioning, recovery, post injury rehab, motivation, and aerobic and anaerobic power training. Among many other great hockey players, he has trained players such as Hobey Baker winner Marty Sertich, Stanley Cup winners Chad LaRose and Alex Goligoski, Thomas Vanek of the Buffalo Sabres, and Andreas Nodl of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Certifications
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, USA Power Lifting State Referee, CPR Certification, and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Certified.
