InGoal Radio Episode 235 with James Wendland
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James Wendland, a manual osteopathic therapist and kinesiologist with a master's degree in exercise and respiratory physiology, joined InGoal Radio to expand on his popular '5 Damn Things' articles. Wendland offers science-backed advice on how the goalie body works and how to keep it healthy, with guidance relevant to goalies of all ages, goalie coaches, and parents raising young goaltenders.
- James Wendland holds a master's degree in exercise/respiratory physiology, a bachelor's in human kinetics, and a diploma in manual osteopathy — making his goalie health advice uniquely credentialed.
- Wendland's '5 Damn Things' article series at InGoal Magazine generated significant reader feedback, prompting this deeper follow-up conversation on goaltender body mechanics.
- Goalie parents are identified as a key audience, with Wendland providing actionable guidance on keeping young goalies healthy and injury-free in a physically demanding position.
- The episode also covers the new Warrior RV3i goalie stick, which weighs under 1.5 pounds and features a unique shaft shape, previewed during an in-person visit to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports.
Episode 235 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a detailed discussion with James Wendland following up on his popular 5 Damn Things articles at InGoal.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In that feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, we speak with Wendland who is a manual osteopathic therapist and kinesiologist with a master’s degree in exercise/respiratory physiology, a bachelor’s degree in human kinetics/kinesiology, a diploma in manual osteopathy and a strong focus on how the body works and commitment to making it work better. His 5 Damn Things articles have been game changers for a lot of goalies based on the feedback received at info@ingoalmag.com, so it made sense to dig a little deeper. Wendland did not disappoint, with advice that will resonate with goalies of all ages, goalie coaches, and perhaps most important, goalie parents who want to keep their kids healthy and playing this position we all love.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Warrior RV3i stick, which weighs in at less than 1.5 pounds and features a great new look and unique shaft shape.
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