#57 Sylvie Vilaca | Eat. Sleep. Perform. Repeat. — Building Fuel & Recovery Habits Like the Pros
The Hockey Lab PodcastEpisode Notes
In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A, Coach Gards, and Sylvie dig into one of the biggest challenges for athletes — fueling properly. From moose meat chili to late-night snacks, they break down how nutrition, sleep, and recovery tie directly into performance.
You'll learn:
🔥 Why most athletes under-eat (and how to fix it)
🥩 How to fuel between skates, lifts, and games
💤 Why sleep might be your most powerful performance tool
💊 When supplements like creatine, omega-3s, and vitamin D actually matter
Whether you're a parent of a young player or chasing your own performance goals — this one's packed with simple, actionable takeaways you can use right away.
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The Hosts
Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle
Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance.
Fun Fact – Fought professionally in MMA for nearly a decade.
Coach Ryan (Gards)
On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance. Veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games, 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.
Fun Fact – His grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."
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