Professional Team Post-Pandemic Learnings and How They Apply to Weekend Warriors
A sports team’s coaching staff, trainers, dietitians, strength coaches, and sports scientists are experts that athletes rely on to ensure optimal performance. Their understanding of each athlete’s needs builds genuine relationships, fitness programs, and nutrition regimens for each athlete leading to better individual support. So, it’s no surprise that they become a fundamental part of players’ success. When COVID hit, professional athletes, coaches, and support staff were challenged to maintain this level of engagement. Athletes feared their performance might decrease, while sports performance coaches had to stay accessible even during these uncertain times. Similarly, people who aren’t professional athletes often have someone in their lives who they turn to for advice or accountability, whether it’s a nutrition coach or a trainer at the gym. They too had to learn to adjust to a new level of engagement. Below we’ve shared sports performance practices that the LA Gala...