I am not saying this is the only way, but it is a method
that works for me in my system. It is definitely more qualitative than qualitative.
We won the regional championship and finished fourth in the state championship.
Steps in Designing a Training Program
Venice VB Training Program for
2009
I
thought this would be helpful to you if I shared the process I use to begin designing a
new training program. It is blend of art and science with heavy dose of
experience thrown in. It is important to remember that this is the beginning of
the third year of working with this team. The rising seniors and a couple of
the juniors are at a relatively advanced training age and have an excellent
work capacity. This will enable me to do some advanced work with them. This
will be the first year we will have access to the weight room, the past two
years we trained in the parking lot. I have mixed feeling about this. The
parking lot made us tougher, we had to improvise and endure the elements. I am
concerned about distractions in the weight room. I will evaluate this
immediately and adjust accordingly.
Step #1 – Meet with head coach
Review last season
Competition results and schedule
Review Training
Evaluate individual players (Subjective)
Go over potential position changes in 09
Determine goals (Training emphasis for 09)
Individualize
more
Significantly
improve jumping (Both approach & block)
Improve
hitting power (Arm speed)
Emphasize
Quick Speed (Court Coverage)
More
explosive power
Determine Athletic Development Themes
One
step at a time or Faster, Higher, Stronger
We
will discuss with the team and get their input.
I will develop a performance Handbook that each player will receive
in the spring. It will detail goals and workouts.
Step #2 – Review sport demands and any rule changes
that could affect style of play.
This may seem obvious but I never take anything for
granted. If nothing else this keeps me on target.
Step #3 – Review sports science and training literature
for anything new.
I want to make sure that any techniques we are
teaching reflect the most current research.
Step # 4 – Look at club and school schedule for 09
This is still being finalized but I know when
districts and state playoff are so that I can plan back from there.
Step #5 – Classify Competitions
Developmental
Important
Crucial
This will not be done until the summer or when the
school schedule is completed
Step #6 – Determine Key Dates
Spring break (Two training days – One with me &
one with captains)
Mid Terms & Finals (Back
off significantly here)
Auburn Team Camp
Step # 7 – Evaluate last year’s training
Number of days – Essentially this went as planned,
really nailed it in-season
Content – Needs improvement. Need to do better job
of grouping the players.
In January we will train Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday. In February will add another session on Wednesday. In the spring club
workouts are Sunday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Step # 8- Determine testing and need for testing
I will not do the amount of testing that I would
like. This is simply due to the fact that I cannot be there all the time and I
have no one to help me. Therefore, I have to use training as testing. We do
some sort of balance single leg squat work daily in warm-up so that is daily
diagnostic. I use their progress in single leg squat and their ability to
handle the progression as feedback as to their training progress. I want to
video more and use Dartfish, but once again it is a matter of time.
Step # 9 – The Plan
Block One – Foundation (January 12 – February 28)
Theme: Reestablish the Base and Routine of Training
Block Two – Basic I (March 2 – April 10)
Theme: Get Strong
Block Three – Basic II (April 13 – May 15)
Theme: Get Fast
Block Four – Build-up I (May 18 – June 26)
Theme: Power Up
Block Five – Build-up II (June 29 –July 18)
Theme: Tune Up
Block Six – Pre Competition (July 20 – August 7)
Theme: Get Functionally Fit
Block Seven – Pre-season (August 10 – August 30)
Theme: Get Specific
Block Eight – Early Competition (August 31 –
October 11)
Theme: Sharpen and Focus
Block Nine – Late Competition (October 12 –
November 1)
Theme: Recharge the Battery & Fine Tune
Block Ten – Peak competition (November 2 – November
21)
Theme: Go For the Gold!