Your season is over, but there isn’t time to rest on your laurels. Successful teams aren’t afforded the time to pat themselves on the back or wallow in self-pity about underperformance, unfair calls or injuries. There are only so many days until the next season. Make the most of this time by avoiding these common offseason strength and conditioning mistakes.
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Winning races does not always define success in swimming. While swimmers are expected to beat their competitors, they are also challenged to improve their times whenever their feet leave the starting block. Constantly racing against the clock can be a stressful reality for athletes who see every race as a time trial. To be truly great in this sport, swimmers have to look beyond their heat — they have to beat the clock.
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Athletic directors are no stranger to long hours. Managing the athletic schedule means that ADs have to balance the needs of coaches, student athletes, parents and fans, which can be cumbersome and overwhelming. The key to doing this efficiently lies in working smarter rather than harder. Better organization becomes invaluable as you work to stay on track.
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Between challenging academics and intense athletic schedules, burnout can be a serious problem for both high school and college athletes. When the season runs long or the wins aren’t stacking up, harder training is not always the answer. Sometimes the best way to get out of a slump is to diversify the day-to-day monotony with something fresh and new. Here are five ways to wake up a lethargic team.
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Sometimes it’s not good enough to simply tell your players what you would like them to do. 65% of the population consists of visual learners. Meaning they absorb and recall information best when they see images and demonstrations. Coaches that rely too heavily on lecture are missing an opportunity to reach over half of their team with a more effective approach.
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