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. |