Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast

It's that time of year again! Fall ball is done and players are getting ready for a little rest before either hitting the hardwood, or the weight room.   As a travel or high school coach, you are starting to get ready for your offseason conditioning program to get your athletes bigger, stronger, and faster.  But you also have to be sure that what they're doing will maximize their time in the weight room and give them the greatest benefit on the playing field.       Check out the Complete Offseason Conditioning Program   5 components that MUST be in your offseason conditioning program 1.) Periodization - Changing sets, reps, intensity, and exercises to maximize gains and convert strength into power as the season approaches http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/fitness-fact-article/2624/periodized-training-and-why-it-is/               2.) Core - We aren't talking about the kind of core where you lay on your back and do 300 crunches.  We are talking about generating as much power from the ground a