Getting back into training after the summer holidays can be a challenge for players (especially the younger players). Players may be out of practice, their fitness levels can vary, and their focus might not be where it was at the end of last season.

Coaches often face the pressure of trying to rebuild momentum and reconnect with players all while planning engaging sessions.

That’s why, in this episode, Lee Brown returns to Coachcast to share his insights into how coaches can ease players back into training and plan for the season ahead.

Lee shares practical tips for coaches preparing for pre-season so you can start reintroducing movement, building back fitness while keeping sessions fun and avoid the most common pitfalls coaches face during this time.

If you're thinking ahead to your first session or planning out a 6-week block, this episode will help you make a strong start to the season.

In this episode, we cover:

• what a good pre-season plan should look like

• how to reintroduce movement and activity after a break, while keeping players engaged

• the biggest challenges coaches face when players return

• how to train fundamental, locomotive, and football-specific movements together

• the role of other sports in your pre-season plan

• how to mentally prepare players for returning to training