Train. Endure. Dominate.
Off-ice strength, speed, and conditioning for Vancouver hockey players who want to be a problem on the ice.
Our athletes play here
The players we've trained go on to compete in the BCHL, WHL, NCAA, U SPORTS, the KHL and the NHL. This is who we build.
SISU is a Finnish word for grit — the kind of endurance that shows up in the third period when everyone else is fading. The edge is what you build in the months nobody's watching: stronger, faster, harder to play against. That work happens here, off the ice, rep after rep.
Inside the gym
Group Training
1:5 coach-to-athlete ratio
1-on-1 Coaching
Programs built around one athlete
What We Offer
Build the explosive base every stride, shot, and battle comes from, with progressive strength and conditioning built for hockey bodies.
Faster first three steps, sharper edges, and cleaner acceleration. Train the mechanics that create separation on the ice.
Fully individualized programming and coaching built around your goals, position, and stage of development.
A full off-season development block from June through August. Structured, progressive, and built to peak you for tryouts.
In-season off-ice training for teams. Keep your whole group strong, healthy, and sharp through the grind of the season.
Every coach on the floor has competed and coached at a high level. They watch your reps, fix what needs fixing, and push you when you'd rather coast. No autopilot, no off-the-shelf programs.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Kai leads strength and conditioning at SISU Edge. With over two decades developing athletes and a background in martial arts, he built his reputation as the Elite 15 strength coach at the Burnaby Winter Club Hockey Academy, where he trained future pros including Mathew Barzal and Ty Ronning. At SISU he develops power, speed, and durability off the ice, and his sessions are hard on purpose.
Skills & Development Coach
A Maple Ridge native, Brad brings a full pro career to the floor. He played the blue line for seven NHL teams, including his hometown Canucks, after a standout college run at Bemidji State. He also won World Championship gold with Canada in 2023. Brad knows exactly what it takes to reach the top, and what young players need to build now to get there.
Goaltending & Mental Performance Coach
Paris coaches goaltending and mental performance, the Train the Mind side of SISU Edge. A Coquitlam native, he tended goal for China at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics after coming up through the Kunlun Red Star system, and later played USports at Wilfrid Laurier. He works with goalies and skaters on the mental side of the game: pressure, routines, focus, and delivering when it counts.
Why SISU
Our training is hard on purpose. Easy programs build easy results.
Every athlete trains with a coach who watches, corrects, and pushes.
Programs designed for the demands of the game — explosive power, lateral movement, conditioning.
We test in week one and retest down the road. Your progress isn't a feeling — it's a number you can see move.
Fill out the intake form. We'll review and reach back within 48 hours.
A no-pressure call to understand your goals, schedule, and current level.
We match you with a coach and design a program around your goals.
Group or 1-on-1 sessions, fully coached, every rep.
Regular testing and check-ins. We measure progress and adjust the program.
Pricing
No off-the-shelf packages. We price each plan to the athlete — their goals, their schedule, and the season. Book a consult and we'll put together a program and a quote that fit.
“I've trained with Kai since my minor hockey days. The off-ice work here is a big reason I was ready to compete on the Olympic stage. The standard never drops.”
Ty Schultz
Team China · 2022 Winter Olympics
Straight answers. If you don't see what you're looking for, reach out through Get Started and we'll walk you through it.
Hockey players who are serious about getting better off the ice. Youth through pro. If you want to be pushed past your limits, this is built for you.
Ready to train? Fill the form and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.
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Book sessions, track your progress, view your workout history, and stay connected with your coach — all from one place.
Credit Balance
12 credits