Improvements in strength and fitness depend on when you train them

Year in and year out, coaches are challenged with developing a training and practice schedule that accommodates all players and coaching personnel. Two important factors must be considered in doing this: Availability of the team: This includes class schedules of athletes and work schedules of coaches depending on sport and level. This also depends on …

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What time of day is best for training?

Several factors are considered when coaches or managers meet to devise training schedules. Some of the more important considerations pertain to issues like: Facility Availability: Sharing with other teams Athlete Availability: School/Class schedules Parent Availability: Youth athletes mode of transportation Coach Availability: Competing work schedules for non-full-time coaches   Without a doubt, these issues must …

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