Thus, coaches must plan for recovery with as much foresight as any other aspect of training. This recovery plan should include provisions for ensuring that athletes eat properly and are well hydrated. In the most basic terms, athletes must eat regular, balanced meals and drink plenty of fluids. Without this nutritional base, power training may be less effective. The recovery plan also should consider athletes sleep habits.
Sleep deficits can significantly impede training efforts.
The most important recovery tool in a coach's arsenal, however, is communication. Coaches must communicate with athletes to determine whether they are recovered enough to train for power. A good three-minute discussion can be an effective monitoring tool for recovery status. Considerations Power training is a complex process that can help athletes achieve their goals or, if done improperly, injure and cause poor performance. A comprehensive pre-training evaluation to determine the core stability and skill technique needs that are the foundation of a power development program.