30 Seconds SummaryHow To Design Sport Specific Training Programs
- Understand the principle of specificity: Train specific to the sport's demands and the athlete's role within the sport.
- Analyze the skill sets and biomechanics required for each position to tailor training programs effectively.
- Incorporate bioenergetic systems that match the sport's physical demands, such as training the phosphagen system for sports requiring short bursts of energy like American football.
- Design conditioning that replicates actual play scenarios to maximize effectiveness, such as interval sprints that mimic the duration and rest of football plays.
- Study and replicate the movement patterns of the sport or specific positions in the weight room, focusing on exercises that enhance these movements.
- Periodize training according to the competition season: offseason, preseason, in-season, and postseason, adapting training intensity and volume to optimize performance at each stage.
- Utilize a combination of resistance and endurance training while being aware of their potential interference on strength gains as per research findings.
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Andrew Rothermel
