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
- Novice/Beginning
- Emerging/Developing
- Advanced
- Elite
- Current state of fitness
- Current level of technical development
- Competitive Schedule
- Qualifying Format
- Championship Format
- Recoverability
- Adaptability
- Fast Adapter
- Slow Adapter
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