In this episode of the Sprint Base Football Podcast presented by Titans Sensors, host Tony Holler speaks with Pedro Arruza, head coach at Randolph-Macon College, about adopting sprint-based football principles. Arruza discusses how the pandemic led to a shift toward low-volume, high-impact practices that prioritize player health and performance. They explore the challenges of changing traditional coaching mindsets, the importance of injury prevention, and strategies for building a positive team culture that attracts recruits. Arruza highlights the need for player responsibility and a fun, competitive training environment. The conversation also covers mental and physical health, effective communication, innovative practice methods, sprint training, recovery, and the role of sleep and mental health in performance.
Chapters:
Introduction to Sprint Based Football at Randolph-Macon CollegeEvolution of Coaching Philosophy and PracticesAdapting to Change: The Impact of the PandemicRevolutionizing Practice: Low Volume, High ImpactInjury Prevention and Health ManagementRecruitment Strategies and Team CultureThe Importance of Mindset and Player ResponsibilityBuilding a Competitive Edge in College FootballThe Importance of Mental and Physical Health in SportsBuilding Trust and Communication with PlayersAdapting Training Based on Player FeedbackRethinking Practice: Quality Over QuantityInnovative Training Methods: Less Tackling, More SpeedThe Science of Sprinting and RecoveryTailoring Training to Individual NeedsThe Counterintuitive Approach to ConditioningOrganizing Effective Practices for Game ReadinessThe Role of Sleep and Mental Health in Performance
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