Factors to Consider when Developing a Plan

Here are some factors to consider when developing a comprehensive training plan. This is not rocket science, but each factor must be carefully considered and factored into the plan.

• Demands of the sport and the position or event
• The qualities of the individual athlete
• Pattern of Injuries relative to the event
• “24 Hour Athlete” Concept – What are they doing when they are not training?
• Gender – Female athletes must have different training programs
• The time frame available to execute the plan
• Specific goals of the training program
• Developmental Level
  1. Novice/Beginning
  2. Emerging/Developing
  3. Advanced
  4. Elite
• Current state of fitness
• Current level of technical development
• Competitive Schedule
  1. Qualifying Format
  2. Championship Format
• Recoverability
• Adaptability
  1. Fast Adapter
  2. Slow Adapter