Daily Training Tip #629

Don't let yourself get out of shape!


I've said this a few times before, but now that your season is over, you can't let it happen. Take a couple (2) of weeks off and relax. If you are injuried, you might have to take a few more off depending on certain issues and what your doctor says. If you are not injuried, two weeks off is just fine.

Once that two week period is over, next season starts. A good off-season training program will run from now until the start of your season. If you take off too long, negative effects may arise. Your body has been used to being in top shape throughout the entire season, it wants to stay in top shape. Staying in shape is much easier (and much more beneficial to you) than trying to get back into shape.

Daily Training Tip #628

There is no such thing as a quick fix! Be aware of someone that is telling you about a quick fix or the latest trend. Nothing beats working smart and working hard.

Daily Training Tip #627

Be aware of gimmicks! There are so many gimmicks out there that don't work, that aren't time tested, that are a waste of money. Your money is hard earned, spend it wisely!

Daily Training Tip #626

Remember your core is the foundation of all athletic movements. It needs to be trained on a daily basis.


Change up your core training! There are so many different types of core exercises. There are ground based core exercises, core exercises on a swiss ball, resistence core exercises, dynamic core exercises, etc. You need to be doing more than "regular crunches" to develop your core strength enough so you can play at an elite level!

Daily Training Tip #625

When training for First Step Quickness, you also need to complete read/react drills.


The quicker you read and react to a certain situation, the quicker your legs can get you there. Think about it like this. Player 1 runs a 40 yd dash is 5.0 seconds. Player 2 runs a 40 yd dash is 4.8 seconds. Player 2 wins right? However, if it takes player 2, three tenths of a second to read and react to the starting gun, then player 1 wins. Read and React skills can be developed!

Daily Training Tip #624

What you do the day after your last game of the season is just as important as what you did the day before your first game of the season.




Take a little bit of time off and heal your injuries. After that, it’s time to get back at it. From a development standpoint, the off-season, starts right away.

Daily Training Tip #623

One legged exercises are so crucial to your development. The majority of the ground based exercises that you currently do, can be done with one leg. Spend one workout a week and turn it into a "One Leg Day!"