Maple Leafs hire Andy O’Brien to lead sport performance department
from Sportsnet,
longtime personal fitness and conditioning coach of Sidney Crosby
The group will be led by new vice president of sports performance Andy O’Brien, the team announced Monday.
O’Brien will oversee all aspects of performance optimization for the organization, including strength and conditioning, sport science, sports nutrition, injury rehabilitation and mental performance.
The Maple Leafs also announced the additions of Dr. Craig Slaunwhite as director of health and performance integration, Jason Martin as head strength and conditioning coach, Josh Crouse as assistant strength and conditioning coach and Dr. Jordan Shallow as human performance consultant.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andy and his sports performance team to the Toronto Maple Leafs and look forward to the impact they will have on the organization,” general manager John Chayka said in a statement.
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