As the season progresses, the talent or skill of a team does not solely determine success. Championship teams often maintain their health throughout the season and continuously improve their performance. As coaches, we play critical roles in ensuring our players remain in optimal condition. As we head into the later part of the season, strategic practice management becomes paramount.

In this episode, three coaches delve into the importance of balancing practice intensity and recovery, cutting practice time, and utilizing technology to monitor player workload.

Coaches Featured in This Episode:

Matt Drinkall, Co-Offensive Coordinator and OL Coach, Army
Pete Shinnick, Head Coach, Towson University
Kirk Fridrich, Head Coach, Union High School (OK)

Show Notes:

Matt Drinkall

Importance of Health and Improvement
Practice Schedule and Schematic Changes
Maximizing Recovery and Player Health
Balancing Practice and Game Time for Players

Pete Shinnick

Cutting Time and Keeping the Team Fresh
Trimming Practice Periods
Efficient Practices and Shortening Periods
Cutting Practice Time and Finding Efficiency

Kirk Fridrich

Recovery Techniques and GPS Tracking
Using GPS Data for Player Management
Starting with GPS Technology and Analyzing Data
Monitoring Top Speed and GPS Load

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Strategic Practice Management: Less Is More – Matt Drinkall (Army), Pete Shinnick (Towson), Kirk Fridrich (Union HS)