Train to Win
Ages 19 +/- in Males & 18 +/- in Females
At ages 19+ in males and 18+ in females, elite athletes with identified talent enter a stage where they may pursue the most intense training suitable for international winning performances. At this stage, both world-class athletes with a disability and able-bodied athletes require world-class training methods, equipment, and facilities that meet the demands of the sport and the athlete.
To-Do List
- Train athletes to peak for major competitions.
- Ensure that training is characterized by high intensity and relatively high volume.
- Allow frequent preventative breaks to prevent physical and mental burnouts.
- Utilize single, double, triple, and multiple periodization as the optimal framework of preparation.
- Change the training to competition ration 25:75, with the competition percentage including competition-specific training activities.