COACHING

Coaches design their programs so that practices provide for a progressive workload and prescribed recovery days. All programs are designed for a one year cycle that culminates with the athlete achieving peak performance in the competition season. If an athlete attends the designated practices and participates fully in the prescribed off day activities, he or she will receive sufficient training. Parental coaching is discouraged except under guidance from the athlete’s coach. Trying to add extra workload on top of the coach’s program will not mean better performance as over-training has an adverse effect and often leads to injury. The club is always interested in parents who have a desire to coach and this would be a productive avenue to explore.

Parents who drive their athletes to practices are encouraged to deliver them on time and to patiently wait until the workout is complete. Understanding the need for a proper cool down with stretching is essential to ensure each athlete recovers from the workout and is ready for the next one.