Feel your best come game time!

WE HELP OFFICIALS PERFORM THEIR BEST ON THE ICE

A PROUD PARTNER OF THE

ADVANCED OFFICIATING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Ready to feel your best on the ice?

We've spent the last 12+ years helping some of the best players in the game. But we realized something 2 years ago. We were leaving some the most important athletes out...the referees!

When you get on the ice do you want to feel?

In-shape and ready to keep up with the play?
Strong and prepared to deal with any situation?
Flexible and mobile enough to react to a broken play?
Mentally clear and focused on the game?

WE CAN HELP!

Ready to Feel the Benefit of a Proper Program?

Speed

Increase acceleration and top end speed.

Strength

Enter into any skirmish confident in your ability to keep everyone safe.

Mobility

React to any changes in the play with confidence.

Power

Improve your ability to explode out of danger.

Conditioning

Feel fresh from puck drop to the final buzzer.

Resilience

Stay healthy year-round regardless of your schedule.

How it all started

We've been fortunate to work with some of the best hockey players in the world for the last 10+ years and as the training landscape changed (pandemic, technology, etc.) we've done our best to change with it. That meant taking what we do - providing world class coaching to high performers - and moving parts of it online to help players from a distance.

It was around that time that an official named Dan (now an AHL official) reached out. He explained his goals and we realized that he was looking for the same thing our elite hockey players want: a science-backed training program that actually got him results and a coach that cared.

Coach Lucas took on the project and over the last few years has further refined our approach. Now we're excited to partner with the AODP officials association to create a first of its kind program. Our goal is to help ensure that every AODP official that steps on the ice has the tools and confidence to perform. Their body is physically ready for any challenge and they can just focus on their job.

3 STEPS TO PERFORMANCE

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MEET COACH LUCAS

"Sport is nothing but a problem-solving activity where movements are used to produce the necessary solution." - Dr. Mel Siff.

Being a coach I am fortunate to get the opportunity to meet and work with a wide variety of individuals. I love being able to try to figure out the "solution" to their needs for them to find success in their athletic pursuits and in their life's journey. I genuinely care about and look forward to helping people in any way that I can when it comes to their journey through health and athletics.

I completed my undergraduate degree at Queen’s University in Physical Health and Education (Honors) in 2013 while playing on the Varsity Men’s Soccer Team (2009-2013).

I've been fortunate to have been a member of the GR Performance team since 2014 and in a Head Coach role since 2018.

Hear what our clients have to say

I have been working with Lucas for coming up on two years and it has been the best two years I have felt on the ice in my career. He tailors the programs to your gym equipment availability and personal needs through consistent communication. When there is an abnormal part of my schedule I let Lucas know and tailors my training schedule to my game schedule. I used to stress at training camp and camps over the physical testing were going to go but now I have the confidence going into testing to be successful. I’ve worked with multiple trainers over the last 10 years and I have to say Lucas and the Gary Roberts Program is the only one that hasn’t treated me like a number.

Chris Williams

AHL/ECHL

Gary Roberts Performance and Lucas Azeredo Lobo have helped me create a custom workout plan for my schedule and lifestyle as a hockey official. He’s always available to tailor the workouts to my individual needs and the app makes it feel like I have a strength coach in my pocket everywhere I go. I’ve never felt better as an athlete!

Greg Offerman

AHL/ECHL

I started working with GR training back in the 2020-2021 season, while in an ECHL apartment. They’ve been a huge factor for the progress of my career, to now being a full time AHL linesman and chasing the ultimate dream of the NHL. Working with the GR team makes it really easy to get the right workout in no matter the time of year. Whether it’s a a game day workout in a hotel, in season lift, or off season conditioning, they can accommodate to the equipment we may be limited to while on the road or whatever your gym has. This means you’ll put yourself in a position to be in great shape going into a camp, combine or season and be able to maintain what you’ve built through the season

Dan Kovachik

AHl / ECHL

Hear from Kendall Hanley

Manager of Officiating of the NAHL

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WE'RE EXCITED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN NAHL OFFICIATING DEPARTMENT ONLY DISCOUNT

All prices in CAD (Canadian Dollars)

Tier 1

Individualized Training Program

Scheduling Overview & Breakdown

Monthly Virtual Calls with Coach

Direct communication with GR Coaches (via email, text,

and app messaging system)

Monthly Q&A Session with GRP Nutrition Team

Official Nutrition Handbooks (In-Season & Off-Season)

Official Nutrition Handbook Walkthrough

Tier 2

GR Official Specific Training Program

Direct communication with GR Coaches via the app

messaging system

Official Nutrition Handbooks (In-Season & Off-Season)

Official Nutrition Handbook Walkthrough

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment do I need?

We design the program around what you have, but we suggest finding a location with some fundamental pieces - a squat rack, dumbbells, cables, or bands.

How long is the program?

Each Phase is 4-weeks in length. You are welcome to cancel your membership at any time but we suggest at least 12 weeks of training to see results.

How long are the training sessions?

The length varies depending on the focus of each session but in general you can expect to train for 45-60 minutes.

What if I don't know an exercise?

Your program is uploaded on the Gary Roberts training app. Every exercise has a video and written description to help you work through it.

What if I have questions?

Great question, pardon the pun. We're always here to help and you have unlimited access via text to a GR strength coach.

What if an exercise hurts?

If an exercise is painful we always suggest stopping it and swapping it for different one. You can do that yourself in the app or we're happy to make the switch for you. Just send us a message.