Meet the Trainer: David Cruikshank

My name is David Cruikshank and I am an NHL Skating & Performance Coach. I am also a four-time U.S. Olympic speed skater and co-owner of DC Hybrid Skating, a premier performance training center for hockey players in Milwaukee, WI. Athletes come to our training center to capitalize on the most cutting-edge training techniques that strengthen their skating and hockey skills. We’ve helped develop athletes from the youth level to the NHL and everything in between. I am excited to be part of the Under Armour TNP Performance Training Council, which brings specialized training information to athletes interested in getting better at their sport of choice.

We will give you fresh and new ways to look at your preparation for performance and how to get the most out of your workouts. We will teach you how to safely and effectively optimize your potential no matter where you play. So many people think that if you just work hard and show up to the gym every day, you will get results. If you want to reach your potential, you need so much more than that. It’s about educating yourself on how to do things right. With the Under Armour TNP Training site and this blog, you will have access to the most up-to-date and sport-specific methods available.

My specialty is skating and to become a great hockey player, skating is one of the key elements. Rule changes have forced players to have more speed today than ever. Speed, Power, Evade are universal for all sports, but in hockey they are extremely important in gaining separation and time. We will teach you how to train these elements, as well as attain more power out of each skating stroke with off-ice exercises.

Joining Under Armour and being part of a team that has the energy and drive to be the best is what it’s all about. Surrounding myself with quality people and people that are dedicated to providing the best gear and resources available was an easy choice for me. Under Armour changed the way athletes think about their gear, and now we’ll change the way you think about training.

Follow us on a ride where the FUTURE IS OURS!

David Cruikshank
NHL Skating & Performance Coach
Co-Owner DC Hybrid Skating
4-Time USA Olympian