Each program has different goals when it comes to strength and conditioning training during the winter months and then in the summer:Winter • Conditioning is not a focal point.• Time to develop size and strength. • Fine tune mechanics and speed and agility (linear and deceleration).Summer• Learn to carry the new weight.• Develop max strength and peak power.• Prepare the athlete to deal with the extremes of fall camp.Four Day SplitJune• Monday - Linear speed/plyos/compete.• Tuesday - Team conditioning.• Thursday - Programmed agilities/plyos/compete.• Friday - Team conditioning (for four quarters).July• Monday - Linear speed/plyos/reactive compete.• Tuesday - Team conditioning metabolic specific.• Thursday - Reactive agilities/plyos.• Friday - Offense/Defense position specific
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