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Play to Win

Train to Win (7+ sport years) – “Top of the World”

OBJECTIVES: NEXT STAGE: COMPETITIVE FOR LIFE

Optimize physical preparation, competition and OR ACTIVE FOR LIFE
performance skills. Emphasis on perfecting focus Notes:
PICKLEBALL STAGE-BY-STAGE
and flow, maximizing ranking, and performance on • Specialization in one discipline - indoor plus outdoor
demand in top-level competitions. training.
• Year-round, high intensity training. Single or double
PRIORITIES: periodization (2 x 24 weeks) recommended. Training
program focuses on fine-tuning strengths.
Fun: 5%
• Use functional analysis of flexibility and strength to
Form: 15% develop a periodized strength training program as part
of training program. Focus on preventing or overcoming
Fitness: 30% imbalances, core strength, specific strength and
endurance.
Focus: 25%
• Integration of physical and mental training, expert-level

Flow: 25% skills, and competition experience to achieve “flow”.
• Increased number and level of competitions. Use some

BENCHMARKS: competitions to model upcoming key competitions.
• Train to peak for major competitions.
Training duration – Up to 180 minutes per session.

Training volume – Sport-specific technical, tactical
and fitness training 5-10 times/week. Total 10-15+
hours per week.

Competition – As necessary and available. 70%
training, 30% competition.

Coaching – Competition Stream:
Competition High Performance.

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