<p>This is just a reminder to all Div.1 and recruited athletes they should be training right now.I know it may be easy to fall into a summer pattern of work and socialization but NOW is the time those muscles need to be built for the Fall. Workouts now can go far to prevent injuries later. Parents can help by a reminder as well.</p>
<p>Just want to add S3 got his Div. 1 match schedule for the Fall season and it's pretty intense. He won't be home until Thanksgiving. He had intended to visit friends for an occasional big 10 football game but that is now out. It wasn't until he actually saw the schedule that it sunk in. Now every morning he is out there running. Good luck all!</p>
<p>Yup. Mine's in the gym 5 hours a day, four days a week, and the fifth day is running 5 miles and biking same. Actually, they use the summers to develop new skills. It's often too intense to start new ones during the school year.</p>
<p>BHG, I think that anyone who is thinking of trying out for an athletic team in college, regardless of Div. I or III should be training. The workouts in college are much more intense, regardless of the competitiveness of the school.</p>
<p>My S is thinking of trying out for a sport. He's running 5 or 6 days a week. He does not want to be injured just trying out for the team.</p>
<p>i think all the training information for my s was actually mailed out in January or February. i would agree that if you haven't started your workout already, you better get it going!</p>
<p>BHG-
You are right. All student-athletes should be training for their sport if they are going to compete in college this coming year. It is a must if they want to avoid injury when they begin rigorous collegiate training. S is training about 20 hours plus per week plus competing this summer. </p>
<p>The training schedule he has to keep does put a crimp in his ability to work as much as he would like. However, he is managing a few hours here and a few hours there that he works in between his twice a day workouts.</p>
<p>My d, a D-1 recruited athlete received her summer training program when she left school in May. D-1 athletes know their training in all year long, much to their dismay. It is mandatory that they show up for preseason in top form. If they do not, they are given additional "training" time when everyone else is resting. You will tell you that after season is through they do get some much needed rest and then resume a less intense program. In spite of all this, she seems to still love her sport.</p>
<p>Yes, I was surprised to see all the specific exercises in his summer conditioning schedule. Guess my post was aimed at those who have forgotten, which is possible for a starting freshman who may enjoy playing basketball reguarly but now working on their coach's specific instructions. Div. 1 IS intensive.</p>
<p>My d was surprised her freshman year to find that some teammates did not follow their plan, but it did not go unnoticed by the coach. If your son does what they ask during the summer he will impress the coach. Good luck to him!</p>
<p>ANY - DI - DII - DIII - athlete should pretty much plan on year round training from now on - and no cheating over the holidays either - if at home - some of the school breaks will be shortened for college athletes - and the training goes on.</p>
<p>Those who do what is recommended - will make a big difference to their team - those who don't and arrive at training in poor condition - only hurt their own chances - sometimes the coaches will even bench those who have obviously shunted their training for more fun things. Being a college athlete can be a full time job/committment - well even part time - but it really is a year round 'job' - that includes those who hope to 'walk on' as well. Be in the very best shape you can be - it will make a huge difference.</p>
<p>Yeah ppl should be training.. but i know in track in particular a lot of ppl(including the college elite) tend to get lazy and overconfident and take time off. I fell victim to this plague and decided that running wasnt even worth it, and to think.. at the beginning of senior year i was so excited to run in college and now im not running at all..</p>
<p>You know, myheart etc... you are probably saving your knees and spine anyway by not running everyday. If I were you I'd ask the coach for some low impact aerobics . Thanks Oldhat! He's working on it !</p>
<p>My S is working 40 hrs as a bank teller, lifting 2-3x a week, working out with a speed and endurance trainer 2x/week, also running several times. He's on a high protein, low fat diet. In addition, he's doing some teaching/coaching at local lax camps and playing lax with a summer club league full of college players. He is psyched for college and fall ball, and looks bigger and stronger every single day. He will be 19 in the fall and a freshman.</p>
<p>"You know, myheart etc... you are probably saving your knees and spine anyway by not running everyday. If I were you I'd ask the coach for some low impact aerobics ."</p>
<p>I actually pulled out of running D1. I decided instead to go to an LAC where I really dont plan on running for the team. Actually my knees were a part of my decision not to run. I had a bunch of knee problems from playing basketball and competing in the long jump. It got to the point where I couldnt even do some of the leg workouts like the leg press. Once I got down low it was really hard for me to come back up even though I easily had the leg strength for it. Another factor was that I plan on being pre-med and I figured i need the extra time to try and get some research opportunities.</p>
<p>myheartetc; Absolutely you made the right decision. Absolutely. Div.1 or whatever is great but everything in moderation. Are you trying any other sports for fun? How about tennis? All you need is a wall to start. It's fun and hey, if you really make it to be a doctor you will be all set for the club!
cnp55: What is all this 'protein diet' nonsense? What is your opinion of that? It's stressful on the kidneys. I don't go for it at all but I have no control here in my house with these MEN.</p>
<p>Well im definitely doing archery b/c i like the arrows.. lol... and i will probably end up doing a rec. My sister plays tennis but I myself am absolutely horrendous at it. When ever I try to put some kind of power on the ball it just sails off the court.. and whats tennis without the hard hits?? that would make it almost as pointless as slow pitch softball</p>
<p>My son is not able to train this summer and lost his whole senior year due to an injury. He is recovering from surgery and doing PT/rehab. It's going well, and while he will not be in top shape by early fall, he will be able to train (cross country/track) with the team.<br>
I found the medical forms for the recruited athletes to be-um-extremely comprehensive. We also had to register our son at the University hospital. Anyone else inundated with athletic paperwork?</p>
<p>The protein diet thing ... I think making MOM make a white omlet every single morning is a little ridiculous. I think he should be eating a good diet with lots of protein, but I'd like some complex carbs in it. And actually while he is into the white omlet and chicken and turkey and tuna bit ... avoiding red meat I think ... he is eating sandwiches so there must be some carbs going in. </p>
<p>I'd have to look up how many grams of protein daily before there's kidney stress. A good question for my morning session with google!</p>
<p>Here's a link to the information I was looking for ... the author suggests 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, and says that studies have shown this is not too much for athletes with normal kidney function. He also says eat your veggies and drink plenty of water!</p>
<p>Since the MDR for protein is something like 50 grams ... and my boy weighs almost 200 ... that's a LOT of protein!</p>
<p>my athlete is still in high school but we are seeing a sports doc today- because she is prone to heat exhaustion despite apparently being well hydrated.
She also has sensory issues and I have spoken to other parents whose kids sound similar and they report that their kids are also very sensitive to the heat ( after practice tuesday she came home exhausted and vomited all evening).
I am thinking perhaps her brain interprets the temperature changes differently- she doesn't sweat so much as I think I would if I worked out in the heat.
Any precautions we could take besides water?</p>