Speed Report - Off-Season Speed Development: A Dilemma for Small Schools

As I write this column each month, I receive more and more replies from coaches at smaller schools. It’s become apparent that most of them have something in common – that the off-season presents a challenge for speed and lifting development. The problem is that athletes at these schools need to be multi-sport athletes. The bulk of the football team plays two to three sports in a small school, so it’s almost impossible to fill the rosters on other sports if they were only playing football. This crossover process is a must for every small school that I’ve encountered.

How do you train as a team in the off-season for speed when you only have a small core group remaining once football is complete? That‘s a question that requires creative thinking and collective cooperation. The truth of the matter is that it’s more of an issue compar....The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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