Team Fitness
Coaching
What does team fitness
coaching involve?
This involves activities designed specifically to
improve the fitness of a sports team with the goal of enhancing overall
performance in that sport.
Team fitness coaching may involve the following:
Sports-specific training drills:
These mimic the fitness components and movements of the sport and take
into account the fitness needs of the players. Several fitness
components may be improved depending on the requirements of the sport.
These can include speed, agility, strength, power, flexibility,
coordination and cardiovascular endurance. Warm-ups and cool-downs are
also designed to be specific to the sport.
Fitness assessments:
A variety of fitness tests can be regularly performed to identify
strengths and weaknesses of individuals and assist with goal setting. By
monitoring the progress of each player it assesses the effectiveness of
the training programme.
Goal setting (team and individual players):
Goal setting is used to increase the motivation and record the
achievement of the players. Both team goals and individual goals may be
devised. These are monitored and updated regularly.
Programme prescription (team programmes):
Team training programmes may be devised incorporating the above and are
designed to improve the fitness components used within the sport. These
are performed by the players during their own training sessions or
during those with the coach and make-up part of the overall long-term
training plan.
Athletes and coaches attending the sessions will also learn vital
information on how to devise their own individual or team training
sessions, perform assessments and set goals, which can be applied in the
future.
Where does team fitness
coaching take place?
This generally takes place at the usual
training/playing venue of the team, but other venues can be used e.g.
hiring a sports hall.
How frequently are the
sessions performed?
