GENERAL INFORMATION
Design
The Strength and Conditiong Program is designed to : 1) emphasize ground-based activities; 2) incorporate multiple joint actions; 3) implement three dimensional movements; 4) implement explosive training techniques; 5) utilize the progressive overload principle; 6) utilize the periodization concept; 7) utilize a split routine; 8) utilize a hard/easy system; 9) train the proper energy system; and, 10) utilize interval training methods.
Strategy
The strategy is to implement three minicycles that last three weeks each and constitute a cycle. At the end of the cycle the players are tested to determine their improvement. The three minicycles are: 1) Phase I- the endurance phase (foundation); 2) Phase II- the basic strength phase (building); and, 3) Phase III- the peaking phase (maximum strength).
Objectives
The objectives of the strength and conditioning program are: 1) to increase the player's size; 2) to increase the player's strength; 3) to increase the player's speed; 4) to increase the player's stamina; 5) to increase the player's knowledge of nutrition; 6) to increase the player's confidence; and, 7) to prevent injuries.
Basic Lifts
The core lifts are: 1) Hang Clean; 2) Split Jerk; 3) Back Squat; and, 4) Flat Bench Press. The auxillary lifts are: 1) Hang Snatch; 2) Power Jerk; 3) Straight Leg Deadlift; 4) Hyperextensions; 5) Hammer Curls; 6) Wrist Curls; 7) Four Way Neck; 8) Lateral Lunges; 9) Incline Bench Press; 10) Stepups; 11) Dips; 12) Calf Raises; 13) Tricep Curls; and, 14) Crunches/Russian Twists.
POWER PROGRAM
Monday/Thursday (Explosive Lifts)
Hang Clean
Split Jerk
Hang Snatch
Power Jerk
Straight Leg Deadlift
Hyperextensions
Hammer Curls
Wrist Curls
Four Way Neck
Tuesday/Friday (Strength Lifts)
Back Squat
Flat Bench Press
Lateral Lunges
Incline Bench Press
Stepups
Dips
Calf Raises
Tricep Curls
Crunches/Russian Twists
SAQ PROGRAM
Monday/Thursday (Speed Day)
Form Running Drills
Speed Improvement Drills
Sprints
Stretch
Tuesday/Friday (Agility/Quickness Day)
Shuttle Runs
Lower Body Plyometrics
Upper Body Plyometrics
Stretch
PHASE I OF THE POWER CYCLE
Hard Day (Monday/Tuesday)
Core Lifts- 1x12@55%, 1x10@60%, and 3x8@65%/Interval- 1 minute
Auxillary Lifts- 2x12@55%/Interval- 1 minute
Increase- Double Progression Principle (when the high end of the range is completed, increase 5 pounds for upper body lifts and 10 pounds for lower body lifts)
Easy Day (Thursday/Friday)
Core Lifts- 3x12@55%/Interval- 1 minute
Auxillary Lifts- 3x12@55%/Interval- 1 minute
Increase- Double Progression Principle
Recovery Day (Wednesday)
Off
PHASE II OF THE POWER CYCLE
Hard Day (Monday/Tuesday)
Core Lifts- 1x10@60%, 1x8@65% , and 3x5@75%/Interval- 2 minutes
Auxillary Lifts- 2x10@60%/Interval- 1 minute
Increase- Double Progression Principle
Easy Day (Thursday/Friday)
Core Lifts- 3x10@60%/Interval- 1 minute
Auxillary Lifts- 3x10@60%/Interval- 1 minute
Increase- Double Progression Principle
Recovery Day (Wednesday)
Off
PHASE III OF THE POWER CYCLE
Hard Day (Monday/Tuesday)
Core Lifts- 1x8@65%, 1x5@75%, and 3x3@85%/Interval- 3 minutes
Auxillary Lifts- 2x8@65%/Interval- 1 minute
Increase- Double Progression Principle
Easy Day (Thursday/Friday)
Core Lifts- 3x8@65%/Interval- 1 minute
Auxillary Lifts- 3x8@65%/Interval- 1 minute
Increase- Double Progression Principle
Recovery Day (Wednesday)
Off
PHASE I OF THE SAQ CYCLE
Speed Day (Monday/Thursday)
Warmup Jog- 1 Lap (346 yards)/Interval- 2 minutes
Marching B's- 2x10 yards/Interval- 15 seconds
Power Skips- 2x10/Interval- 45 seconds
High Knees- 2x10 seconds/Interval- 45 seconds
Butt Kicks- 2x10 seconds/Interval- 45 seconds
Buildups- 4x60 yards/Interval- 1 minute
Takeoffs- 4x10 yards/Interval- 30 seconds
Sprint- 4 Gassers (212 yards)/Interval- 2 minutes
Cooldown Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Stretch
Agility/Quickness Day (Tuesday/Friday)
Warmup Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Plyoquicks- 6x10 seconds/Interval- 45 seconds
Line Touch Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Forward/Backpedal Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Carioca Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Shuffle Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Tuck Jumps- 2x10/Interval- 45 seconds
Forward Jumps- 2x10/Interval- 45 seconds
Diagonal Jumps- 2x10/Interval- 45 seconds
Split Squat Jumps- 2x10/Interval- 45 seconds
Pushup Jumps- 2x10/Interval- 45 seconds
Getups- 2x10/Interval- 45 seconds
Cooldown Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Stretch
Wednesday
Warmup Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Jog- 10 minutes/Interval- 2 minutes
Stretch
PHASE II OF THE SAQ CYCLE
Speed Day (Monday/Thursday)
Warmup Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Marching B's- 2x10 yards/Interval- 15 seconds
Power Skips- 2x10/Interval- 45 seconds
High Knees- 2x10 seconds/Interval- 45 seconds
Butt Kicks- 2x10 seconds/Interval- 45 seconds
Buildups- 4x60 yards/Interval- 1 minute
Takeoffs- 4x10 yards/Interval- 30 seconds
Sprint- 2 Gassers/Interval- 2 minutes
Sprint- 4x100 yards/Interval- 1 minute
Cooldown Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Stretch
Agility/Quickness Day (Tuesday/Friday)
Warmup Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Plyoquicks- 6x10 seconds/Interval- 45 seconds
Line Touch Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Forward/Backpedal Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Carioca Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Shuffle Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Tuck Jumps- 3x8/Interval- 45 seconds
Forward Jumps- 3x8/Interval- 45 seconds
Diagonal Jumps- 3x8/Interval- 45 seconds
Split Squat Jumps- 3x8/Interval- 45 seconds
Pushup Jumps- 3x8/Interval- 45 seconds
Getups- 3x8/Interval- 45 seconds
Stretch
Wednesday
Warmup Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Jog- 15 minutes/Interval- 2 minutes
Stretch
PHASE III OF THE SAQ CYCLE
Speed Day (Monday/Thursday)
Warmup Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Marching B's- 2x10 yards/Interval- 15 seconds
Power Skips- 2x10/Interval- 45 seconds
High Knees- 2x10 seconds/Interval- 45 seconds
Butt Kicks- 2x10 seconds/Interval- 45 seconds
Buildups- 4x60 yards/Interval- 1 minute
Takeoffs- 4x10 yards/Interval- 30 seconds
Sprint- 2x100 yards/Interval- 1 minute
Sprint- 4x40 yards/Interval- 30 seconds
Sprint- 4x20 yards/Interval- 15 seconds
Cooldown Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Stretch
Agility/Quickness Day (Tuesday/Friday)
Warmup Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Plyoquicks- 6x10 seconds/Interval- 45 seconds
Line Touch Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Forward/Backpedal Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Carioca Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Shuffle Shuttle Run- 2x30 yards/Interval- 45 seconds
Tuck Jumps- 4x6/Interval- 30 seconds
Forward Jumps- 4x6/Interval- 30 seconds
Diagonal Jumps- 4x6/Interval- 30 seconds
Split Squat Jumps- 4x6/Interval- 30 seconds
Pushup Jumps- 4x6/Interval- 30 seconds
Getups- 4x6/Interval- 30 seconds
Cooldown Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Stretch
Wednesday
Warmup Jog- 1 Lap/Interval- 2 minutes
Jog- 20 minutes/Interval- 2 minutes
Stretch
TESTING
Power Tests (1 Rep Max)
Hang Clean
Split Jerk
Squat
Bench Press
SAQ Tests
10 Yard Dash
40 Yard Dash
Line Touch Shuttle Run
Vertical Jump
IN-SEASON MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Monday
Squat
Flat Bench Press
Hang Snatch
Power Jerk
Stepups
Straight Leg Deadlift
Tuesday
Calf Raises
Hammer Curls
Tricep Curls
Wrist Curls
Crunches/Russian Twists
Four Way Neck
Wednesday
Hang Clean
Split Jerk
Lateral Lunge
Incline Bench Press
Hyperextensions
Dips
Cycle
Week 1- 2x12@55%/Interval- 1 minute
Week 2- 2x10@60%/Interval- 1 minute
Week 3- 2x8@65%/Interval- 1 minute
Repeat Weeks 1-3 using the Double Progression Principle for each week.
Conditioning (Monday/Tuesday)
Sprint- 1 Gasser/Interval- 2 minutes
Sprint- 2x100 yards/Interval- 1 minute
Sprint- 4x40 yards/Interval- 30 seconds
Sprint- 4x20 yards/Interval- 15 seconds
Cooldown Jog- 1 Lap
Stretch
LIFTING TECHNIQUES
Squat
Clean
Jerk
Snatch
Bench Press
RUNNING AND JUMPING TECHNIQUES
Form Running
Plyometrics
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