Football season is right around the corner and I personally can't wait. Within the Carlisle house alone, my 49er season will get underway, my oldest son starts football next month, and my 2 youngest start Pop Warner practice on August 1st. Needless to say, there will be lots of football kicking off very shortly.
If you are a youth football player, I hope you are using your remaining time wisely by conditioning, getting faster, and working on improving your skills. We have often heard that great athletes are made in the off-season which couldn't be further from the truth. I encourage you to make sure that you are putting quality work in prior to your season starting.
Once you are participating in double days, make sure you stay hydrated and focused. Sure, practice is hard this time of year, however, you must remember that the goal of most coaches this time of year is to install the playbook, prepare the team physically, and build mental toughness. It is an opportunity to express your physical readiness in establishing yourself as a force to be reckoned with. Preparation breeds confidence and confidence success.
In order to perform optimally during the most intense time of year, make sure that you are getting at least 8-10 hours of sleep, staying hydrated before and after practice, and keeping the muscles limber to minimize muscle tightness an soreness. If you are extremely sore, you may want to fill your bath tub up with ice and soak in it for 8-10 minutes. Trust me, it will help your legs recover after and intense practice and have you ready to go for the next one.
While you're at it, check out the new Under Armour cleats, they are super light and my kids love them.
Don't count the practice sessions, make the practice sessions count!
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