Reps and Practice

Effective training practice are those sessions that meet the need of the athlete and team to carry out the objective during the competition. Keys are planning and sound instruction both are under control of the head coach. Each training practice should list objectives and key points that will be the focus of instruction for that training practice day, identify the activities, drills and exercises, include an evaluation of injuries, strengths and weaknesses for the athletes position team and sport.

Measuring and Testing Results

Does the coach understand the technical, tactical and interpersonal skill sets for the sport? is the coaching staff fully on board, can they link the training program with the sport demands? The objective for measuring or testing is not to get the athlete ready for a fitness test but to get them fit to play the sport "Game Fit" or "Train for the Game". Are they healthy with the ability to prepare and train daily and compete optimally? are they improving? The goal is to coach the athlete for their respective sport train the athlete, not drain the athlete with more drills or how to lift heavier weight.