PEAKING FOR COMPETITION

HOW TO PROPERLY PREP
THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO A TOURNAMENT CAN BE A BIT OVERWHELMING. PRACTICES GET MORE INTENSE, CUTTING WEIGHT, NERVOUS ENERGY…LIFE CAN GET A LITTLE CRAZY TO SAY THE LEAST! It is important that the coaches take the time to help each
athlete prepare physically, mentally, and technically for the upcoming event. But it’s also incredibly important for the team to monitor how well the athlete is recovering and responding to the training over these last few weeks. Done correctly, that athlete walks into the competition rested and ready to give it his or her best. Done poorly, an athlete can be stagnant, fatigued, and can potentially get injured.
This article will provide some tips to help you streamline your training, improve your performance, make weight, and walk into competition ready to perform at your best.
3-4 Weeks Out
At this point, hopefully the athlete has been training consistently for months. Consistent practice and training builds momentum, timing, control, and lays the foundation for more intense work. A month out from a big tournament, it’s important to fine-tune your skill set, stay healthy, and maintain strength and power leading into the competition.
Training tips:
❖ KEEP THE INTENSITY UNDER CONTROL – maintain strength,
increase specific power, endurance.