In our great game, on-field success hinges on a delicate balance between rigorous practice and adequate recovery. The significance of managing the proper amount of work in practice cannot be overstated. It directly influences players' readiness for optimal performance on game day. Striking this equilibrium is essential to ensure players are primed both physically and mentally to face the challenges of game day. In this episode, Kirk Fridrich, head coach of Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, details how he winds down camp to prepare for week one, as well as how he sets the Redhawks' practice weeks up for the season. These practice formats have resulted in Union High School winning over 200 games and five state championships under Coach Fridrich. Show Notes: Cover as Much as You Can Be as Fresh as You Can Be on Game Day Dr. Erik Korem Ramp Up Reps to Game-Like Drives No Sweat Wednesday/Thursday and Sprint-Through Thursday/Fast Friday Benefits of This Format Recommendations for Wednesday and Thursday Additional Kirk Fridrich Episode: Coaching Up External Stakeholders Related Episodes: Practice Scripting to Get Ready for Week 1 Avoid the First Game Conundrum Check Out Our Entire Catalog for The Season. Thank you for supporting our partners: Learn More about Modern Football: Modern Football predicts your opponent’s next move. Some of the most elite coaches in the game leverage this new platform for in-game decision making and play-calling success. Visit teammofo.com today to start dominating your opponents with a tool for detailed analysis that simply works and delivers value. Learn More about The Headset App: The Headset App completely changes the communication market for coaches. While traditional headset systems are expensive, as well as a pain to transport and set up, The Headset App setup is ridiculously simple at a fraction of the cost. Download The Headset App today in the App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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