PRINCIPLE #4 - TRAIN ON A REGULAR BASIS

A maximum of three days a week, and a minimum of two days a week will be used for strength and conditioning, with a minimum of 48 hours of rest between training days. Training on a regular basis will induce positive change to the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular changes, which will give our athletes a better tool to work with on the playing field. If training becomes irregular, it stands to reason that the pre-determined goals of the program will not be met and continuity of the program will suffer.

PRINCIPLE #3 - EXHAUST YOURSELF

To obtain G.C.L. and State dominance, we must train, practice, eat, sleep, and drink differently than other programs. Success and dominance comes at a price, and we will pay that price day in and day out, until our attitude reflects our day-to-day work. We will scream and claw for another rep, set, or exercise until our intensity on the field is superior.

PRINCIPLE #2 - ASSESS THE ATHLETE

How does a program know where Point A is and what Point B is if testing isn’t done? Assessing the athlete is critical to finding overall and individualized strengths and weaknesses. Once these weak areas are uncovered, a plan can be developed to attack those weaknesses, so in time they eventually become strengths and imbalances in strength can be remedied.

PRINCIPLE #1 - WHERE TO BEGIN

Getting from point A to point B is the key to any program’s success. Having a predetermined plan of action with fundamental exercise physiological ideals, and combining predetermined results is how we, as a Strength & Conditioning Department will reach point B. Splitting the athletic year into four different phases is the mode in which we will use. This method, generally termed as periodization is how we train all areas of muscle function in order to have our athlete’s peak physically at the most important times.

PROGRAM PRINCIPLES

Principles of a Strength & Conditioning program are individual components, that when added up, give a form and individuality to the program. It clearly states what, when and how the program will be conducted and why chosen components are important.