Where do you start?

Where do you start? Probably the most simple and direct answer is at the
beginning. I say this not to be flippant, but to emphasize that a heavy dose of
common sense goes a long way. Carefully study the sport you are working with.
Know the differing demands of each of the positions or the events. Get to know
the athletes by thoroughly profiling them so you completely understand what
physical qualities they bring to the table. Understand the pattern of injuries
in the sport and design a transparent injury prevention program for that sport.
Now you are ready to begin. When you begin don’t imitate, innovate. One coach
recently told me he was using the Virginia Tech program, I looked at him and
asked him if was coaching at Virginia Tech. He answered, no of course not, I am
Losers Tech. My retort was then develop a Losers Tech program, you don’t have
the same objectives, the same athletes and the same competitive schedule.
Common sense goes a long way, but it is not common. Whatever you do should be
based on sound training principles that are consistently applied.