| What's the plan for the offseason? |
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| As head athletic trainer of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, Jason Hodges helps some of the best young players in the world deal with the wear and tear that comes with intense training and competition. For players who are approaching that age group, it's time to begin thinking about maximizing gains during offseason workouts. |
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Q: What do college coaches really look for in potential recruits?
A: The higher up the ladder you go in sports, the more you will find that there are always plenty of skilled, talented players competing for limited spots. So what do coaches at the next level really look for? You might be surprised.
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| Windows of Trainability |
| A critical period, or “window” of development, refers to the point in the development of a specific capacity when training has an optimal effect. Other factors are readiness and critical periods of trainability during growth and development of young athletes, where the stimulus must be timed to achieve optimum adaptation with regard to motor skills, muscular, and/or aerobic power. |
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