elitefts™ Sunday Edition
Well, we have two weeks before we commence the 2013/14 rugby season. There is a definite sense of positiveness within the team. Following on from a series of one-on-one meetings with the players, I have outlined the physical preparation program for each member of the team. In-season physical training always has a caveat attached to it. It is based around the health and wellness of the player and is a week-to-week proposition. We set long-term plans, but these are adjustable. The plan is a “living document” and as such, needs constant revision in light of how the player is “feeling” each day. The attached plan is a “living document” and is used as a starting point. It is displayed so all the players can see it in our locker room.
The plan was generated from the one-on-one interviews with each player, including a number of key questions and points:
- Age and recovery ability
- Injury history and current physical status
- Positional analysis and requirements
- Individual needs and wants
- Coach’s observations and ideas from relevant fitness monitoring
You will be familiar with some of the training ideas from my previous articles, especially my article entitled In-Season Gym Based Programming.
Engineering Physical Performance
