On this episode of National Coach of the Week presented by Modern Football, host Keith Grabowski talks with Dan Sabella, Head Coach at Don Bosco Prep, following a major program victory.
Coach Sabella shares his approach to building toughness, maintaining player strength throughout the season, and structuring training to balance conditioning with injury prevention.
The discussion covers strategies for weight training, managing injured players, and using weekly weigh-ins and analytics to track player health and performance. He also highlights the importance of staff collaboration, clear communication with trainers, and maintaining accountability across the program.

Chapters

Celebrating a Historic Win
Building Toughness Through Off-Season Training
Weekly Training Structure and Philosophy
Weight Room Organization and Efficiency
Managing Injuries and Keeping Players Engaged
Tracking Progress and Injury Prevention
Introduction to Coaching and Technology
The Role of Analytics in Modern Coaching

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National Coach of the Week - Balancing Strength and Health: The Bosco Approach - Dan Sabella, HC, Don Bosco Prep (NJ)