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Pre-Season Tackle Bag Work

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Donny Sutherland

During each pre-season many sides will use tackle bags to work on their sides’ aerobic endurance. This is a great idea; but what makes it better is making these drills game or skill related. I will outline over the next … Continue reading →

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Pre Season Planning

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Donny Sutherland

A look at some of the considerations for pre-season planning. Continue reading →

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Pre Season Training (Part 2)

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Mike McGurn

When you are working on the quality things like power, speed and agility you need to work into your pre season plan quality rest and recovery times as well. A sample pre-season may look like something below Mon    Power + … Continue reading →

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Pre Season Training (Part 1)

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Mike McGurn

Pre season training is a great time of the year to work hard at physical conditioning. I compare it to depositing money into the bank. The more you deposit the more you can withdraw throughout the year.  Conversely if you … Continue reading →

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Pre Season Planning

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Donny Sutherland

It is that time of year that many players and coaches dread, but even more look forward to, the building block of the coming season and the coming  together of team mates old and new. I will outline some pointers … Continue reading →

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