How have you handled coaching multi-sport high school athletes? Most athletes I’ve encountered are 3 sport athletes, with the most common example being:
Fall: Football (Aug 1-Nov 10)
Winter: Basketball (Nov 20-Mar 1)
Spring: Track (Mar 1-May 25)
Summer: Off season
Factors to consider for my situation:
-The weather is too cold + snow to have access to a track from Dec 1-March/April 1. I know some coaches have their athletes run in the school hallways or basketball court when the track is not usable.
-I will hopefully be landing an “internship” of sorts this summer training some HS football guys from June 1-Aug 1. I’d like to know what program you guys would suggest? I have considered the 7 week hill workout in GPP essentials, but I worry there won’t be enough time for the guys to start showing progress (gotta impress the head coach, right??)
And any other input on long term planning and periodization would be appreciated.
Well, you’re right. The kids want to peak for Football and Basketball and for Track. Then they have the summer off.
Would you consider the summer just GPP? I guess thats how i’ve approached it. Just trying to gain speed and strength while 1-2x per week sport specific skill work