The Strength Report: Defensive Backs

My philosophy for training the college football athlete is based upon the physical and mental demands occurring during the course of a normal practice and game. Football is a collision oriented game grounded in the physical skills of blocking, tackling, jumping, running, throwing and kicking. These are skills initiated by the lower body and lend credibility to the maxim of football being played on your feet. These highly synchronized skills are executed with the athlete’s strength, speed, agility and flexibility which thankfully can be developed and improved through training. A high level of conditioning is also a must for players to execute these skills successfully for the duration of a game and a potential 5 month and 13 game season. Finally, a physical development strategy must address the injury potential for all athletes and those injuries specific to any position. PROGRAM