We need advice with regard to drills, etc. I believe a single periodized year is a must.
Early season get fit and strong full body fitness.
As the season progresses try to wind up the speed focusing more on leg turnover with relaxation and less on strength. Do some tests over 300 and 500-600m and your athlete should with sensible racing and tapering be ready for a good season. Peak time sessions very fast with 20min rests eg 3 x 400 or 4 X 300 or for tolerance 4 x 200 rest 5min 23.0sec correlated with mid 47 last season for us. We need advice with regard to drills, etc. I believe a single periodized year is a must.