CALGARY

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.

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The 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.

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.

  • High-Performance training gym and wellness facility.
  • emphasize injury prevention
  • cultivation of optimal movement mechanics

Registration

Age Group

U15 - College/Pro

Length

Year-round

Location

Calgary

Contact

Program Breakdown

Duration15 weeks | May 12 - August 22, 2025
Training Sessions
115+ Training Hours
Phase 1: May 12 - June 6 | 4x per week | M, T, R, F (16 sessions)
Phase 2: June 9 - July 4 | 4x per week | M, T, R, F (16 sessions)
Phase 3: July 7 - August 1 | 4x per week | M, T, R, F (16 sessions)
Phase 4: August 4 - August 22 | 3x per week | M, W, F (9 sessions)
Athlete Meetings1 Intake Meeting
1 Exit Meeting with overall report summary
Assessments1 Initial Physiological Performance Assessment
1 Mid-way Physiological Performance Assessment
1 Wrap-up Physiological Performance Assessment
7 Force Plate bi-weekly Monitoring Assessments

Key outcomes

Enhanced Athletic Performance and Injury prevention
Athletes will experience significant improvements in their performance through tailored high-performance training programs. Emphasis on injury prevention and optimal movement mechanics will ensure athletes stay healthy and achieve their peak performance targets.
Holistic Athlete Development
The program will nurture well-rounded athletes by providing in-depth training that goes beyond physical capabilities. With a focus on multisport disciplines, strength and conditioning, and mental well-being, athletes will develop both on and off of the ice.
Personalized Expert Guidance
Athletes will benefit from the expertise of top-tier coaches, including renowned strength and conditioning coach Ryan van Asten. Constant supervision and customized training packages will offer professional, elite-level support, aligning with each athlete's unique needs and ambitions.

Our Dedicated Team

CALGARY Coaches

Ryan van Asten

Director of Performance, X-Factory

Kristina Undheim

Strength & Conditioning Coach