Off Season Football Workout Programs - Off-Season Football Training for the Modified Age Football

March 15, 2011 - PRLog -- Off Season Football Workout Programs

As the New Year enters, January provides high school football players everywhere a fresh start to off-season training, and modified level players should not be left out of the mix. As long as a qualified trainer is available that understands the physiological and psychological differences in the ages, these young football players should begin a strength and conditioning process that will better prepare them for the physical demands of the sport of football, regardless of their level of play.

If an athlete is playing a winter sport that will help them with the continued development of coordination, agility, strength and overall fitness, then they get a pass from an off-season training program. But those athletes that choose not to play a winter sport should be encouraged to participate in an age appropriate strength and conditioning program.

As a certified Junior Athletes Training Specialist, and a student of Tudor Bompa who is recognized worldwide as an expert on training and conditioning programs that balance loads, lengths and intensities of programs for maximum development, and ultimately performance, I'm aware of the guidelines involved when working with young athletes. AthleticFX training programs are designed to "build foundations to athletic success" by staying within these guidelines put forth by Bompa and other experts in the youth training field.

For young athletes this means long term training programs that condition the body and the mind to the specifics of competition and lead to excellence in performance. Proper athletic training should start in childhood, so that the athlete can progressively and systematically develop body and mind to achieve long- term excellence rather than short term burn -out. (Bompa 1) Get Internet #1 - Off Season Football Workout Programs @ http://musclecure01.webs.com and start Gaining Muscle Now!

A quality off -season training program for modified age athletes/football players should start with a proper warm-up, one that focuses on dynamic stretches, range of motion, special awareness, along with agility and speed development. Some may ask what about balance training and flexibility, the answer to that is simple. If all other training listed above is "properly taught" and incorporated into the warm-up, balance and flexibility will be a given.

Tumbling exercises like, forward and backward rolls, tri-pod head stands to a forward roll, spider lunges and bear crawls are all excellent at enhancing range of motion in the hips and shoulders, while improving a young athlete's special awareness, and yes, even balance and flexibility. Single leg stands with front leg raise immediately followed by pushing the same leg behind into a body "T" position is just one of many great ways to prepare the core, glutes, and hamstrings for the weight room session to follow. That exercise works on balance and flexibility too.

Agility work with ladder drills, or line drills should also be incorporated into the warm -up. Box drills at age appropriate heights offer many different foot movements. Speed work should focus mainly on mechanics at first and eventually acceleration drills, followed by short lengths (10 yards sprints). Proper recovery times should always be allowed. Change of direction training is also crucial during these developmental stages of athletics.

A 30 minute warm up could cover much of what needs to get done. You could always alternate the emphasis of the warm-up, example: one time spend more training on speed mechanics another time on R.O.M., yet another warm -up could focus more on change of direction. Mix and match when skill acquisition warrants it, using variety will help prevent monotony and keep the warm -up fresh. Get Internet #1 - Off Season Football Workout Programs @ http://musclecure01.webs.com and start Gaining Muscle Now!

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