Your Go-To Off Season Training Guide: How to maximize your summer training for your game, body, and spirit
Are you going to maximize your off season training this summer?
Or are you going to let this opportunity slip away?
Today we are going to talk about:
How you can maximize your off season training not only for your game, but also for your spiritual walk of faith.
We are at that time of the year when school is getting out and summer is fast approaching.
This time of the year was always one of my favorite times because I could really focus on honing in on my off season training to become the best athlete and/or coach I could be.
Today, I'm going to provide you with my go-to off season training recommendations to help you not only in your sport, but also in your faith.
Take a Break
For the first 1-2 weeks, take a break.
This is forgotten by so many coaches and athletes, but can be vital to maximizing your training.
Many times, we jump right into our training without being fully refreshed, which can hinder our progress long-term.
So for the first 1-2 weeks, forget about your training and getting better so your body and mind can be fully charged for the rest of the summer.
Commit to a Balanced Plan at 70% Capacity
Commit to a program that will train:
- Your game
- Your body
- Your spirit
Training all three aspects ensures you are training holistically.
Training your game involves working on the sport-specific skills you use in games, such as:
- Running routes
- Shooting jump shots
- Taking batting practice
As a coach, this can involve running your team's off season practices and workouts and finding some way to better your craft like reading books and/or listening to podcasts.
Training your body involves your strength and conditioning work, such as:
- Lifting weights
- Doing sprints
- Longer cardio/aerobic exercises
For athletes, this can often be done with your team and focused on sport-specific energy systems.
As a coach, find time in your day to move your body to maximize your energy to help your players.
Training your spirit involves partaking in activities that help you experience Christ's Presence in your life, such as:
- Reading a devotion
- Going through your Bible
- Spending time in prayer and meditation
Find ways that speak to your heart to continuously tune into GOD.
Committing to 70% of what you think you can handle involves choosing less than what you think you can do in these three phases.
Many times, intense athletes and coaches burn themselves out by taking on too much despite their best intentions to maximize their abilities, which can actually make them perform worse.
By committing to 70% of what you think you can handle, it gives you the freedom to push a little harder on certain days and take it easier (or off) on days when life gets in the way, you feel tired, or a friend invites you to a cottage.
Just like the best players are able to shift speeds from fast to slow instead of always going full speed ...
The best athletes and coaches are able to be adaptable in their training.
If you are planning on training 4 days a week, commit to 3 days.
If you are planning on working out for an hour, commit to 45 minutes.
Recap
First, take a 1-2 week break.
Then, commit to a training plan that covers:
- Your game
- Your body
- Your spirit
And take on 70% of what you think you can handle.
Athletes and coaches for Christ, I wish you well on your journey of maximizing your off season training this summer, and I send love, gratitude, peace, and blessings to you!
May GOD inspire YOU every step of your way,
Kyle
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