The Last Rep

Practice scheduling is becoming more important with every season that passes, so American Football Monthly recently sat down with six of the top coaches from around the country to get their thoughts on some of the major issues concerning two-a-days and pre-season preparation. How do you get yourself and your players prepared for two-a-days? “More than anything, I want my players and my staff to be fresh and rested ... I don’t want to go into camp feeling as though our batteries aren’t recharged. Football coaches work as hard as anyone in the country as we try to build teams that are competitive and able to win games.” – David Wiemers, Head Coach, Emporia State “For the players, they have to be ready to handle the physical workload ... conditioning should not take away teaching time. Off-season strength and conditioning is crucial. Another thing is to get your players