A teams success during the season is often tied with how effectively they prepare in the preseason. Integrating the tactical, technical, and physical preparation can be an art. Recently James de Lacey shared an 8-week preseason rugby training plan on our site. On this week's podcast, he dives deeper into his principles of preseason training and discusses how they can be adapted to different environments and different sports.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/08/hmmr-podcast-episode-230-preseason-planning-with-james-de-lacey/

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More notes:

• You can learn more about de Lacey's principles of preseason training in his latest article or in the full 8-week rugby preseason plan he shared.
• The theme this month on HMMR Media is training programs. In addition to the rugby preseason plan, we've also shared an 8-week throwing program, a 14-day microcycle for NFL combine prep, 800-meter training plan, foundational strength programs, leg circuit training programs and even more to come.
• You can learn more from James on Instagram (@jdelacey90) and Twitter (@jdelcaey01). He is also a frequent contributor on HMMR Media and you can find his past articles here.
• De Lacey was also previously a guest on Episode 168 on rethinking rugby training.
• More about the pitfalls of laps, lines, and lectures from Vern Gambetta.