Strength Report: Summer Conditioning-Mental and Physical Preparation for a Championship Season
by Dan EasonHead Strength and Conditioning Coach, Stephen F. Austin State University

During the summer off-season, it’s time to make a final push to reach peak levels of conditioning in anticipation of a championship season. Preparation this time of year is critical to the success of our program. It allows our coaches to focus on all aspects of football and eliminates the need for additional work to get the players in shape.
Although the needs of athletes may still vary at this time due to uncontrollable circumstances, we must develop our programs to meet