I like to break down our season into different phases for a few different reasons. Primarily to keep myself focused and to keep the team "in the loop" with how we're progressing through the season.
Phase 1 is basically 3 weeks of getting into shape. Phase 2 is about 5 1/2 weeks of pretty intense training, with us being in the weight room twice a week and a dryland workout another morning. Afternoon workouts everyday and a Saturday practice or swim meet.
Phase 3 is a mini-taper for the IUP invite and most likely the Grove City College invite. Phase 4 is Winter training, which includes our annual trip to Cocoa Beach, Florida. Phase 5 starts the taper for the non-PSAC qualifiers and more hard workouts for the PSAC qualifiers. Phase 6 is PSAC taper. Phase 7 is NCAA taper. Phase 8 is spring training which is different every year.
Monday will start Phase 2 and I am really looking forward to the increase of intensity and the breaking up into different training groups!
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