Resistance training device for on-ice athletes and methods

Abstract

A training assembly comprising a resistance training device (RTD), an athlete, and a coach. In preferred embodiments, the RTD is used in conjunction with a skating rink and is secured to the dasher board of the rink by use of a mount system. A first end of a line extends from the RTD from an electronically controlled motor driven drive spool. The opposed end of the line is coupled to an athlete such as a hockey player to provide resistance to the athlete as they skate across the ice rink. The RTD can be configured to not only vary resistance, but also to collect data relative to the athlete's performance against the line tension. The RTD can be configured to move between an operable configuration and a folded configuration while remaining mounted to the dasher board. A rechargeable battery is located on board the RTD to drive the motor.

1 . A resistance training device substantially as described and illustrated. 
     
     
         2 . A method of using a resistance training device substantially as described and illustrated.