Joel Becker, MCoach, CSCS, is a performance coach and researcher specializing in skating biomechanics and speed development in hockey. With a unique dual background in elite hockey and Olympic-level speed skating, Joel integrates applied sport science with practical coaching to advance athlete performance. His work focuses on the intersections of biomechanics, hip health, and long-term athletic development, aiming to challenge traditional skating ideologies with evidence-based methods. Through both academic research and applied coaching practice, he has contributed to evolving the way coaches and athletes approach speed, efficiency, and injury prevention in ice hockey.
