Strength Report: Developing Functional Strength and Conditioning
by Rick ReganPhysical Training Consultant with Dustin Smith, High School Coach and Teacher
Over the past five decades, the physical requirements and the tactical and technical sophistication of football have increased drastically. Preparation of athletes for specialized demands requires that strength and conditioning programs be position-specific.
Conditioning
The initial task is to identify the physical demands of the game. Football is an intermittent sprint sport. It demands a series of explosive maximum efforts with relatively full recover