Training Programs (Pre/In/Off Season)

Pre Season (Preperation) Goal and Characteristics

Goal: Aerobic fitness base to prepare athelte for upcoming season so they can play out games without fatiguing or risk of injury

Characteristics

• High volume, low intensity training

• Later in this phase practice game specific skills and strategies

In Season (Competition) Goal and Characteristics

Goal: Ensure player is performing at or close to their peak for every game

Characteristics:

• Refining strategies and tactics

• Fitness levels maintained through medium volume and high intensity

• Principle of specificity

Off Season (Transition)

Goal: To provide the athlete with a full mental and physical rest from the rigors of competition and training whilst maintaining some sort of aerobic base

Characteristics:

• Cross training

• Surgery and Rehab takes place

• Volume and intensity both low to allow for recovery

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