Importance of an In-Season Strength Training Program: A Reminder to Sport Coaches

The importance of an in-season strength training program has been lost by many sports coaches. It is up to the strength and conditioning professionals at all levels to reeducate those coaches who do not understand that this phase of the macrocycle is vital to long-term player development, injury prevention, and performance. Two-day-a-week interventions can help maintain or even improve athletes' physical capacities and sports performances. Not having an in-season program can result in detraining and increase the potential for injury with the loss of muscle and connective tissue strength and density.