Time and Structure
How can I help my athletes manage school and sport schedules?
Rhema Adelaja · National Champion & 4x DUX
Plan around the school calendar, not against it. Ask athletes for their exam and assessment dates, put them on one calendar with training and competitions, and give early notice of heavy weeks. Make it normal for athletes to ask for help.
The answer
- At the start of the season, ask for exam and assessment dates.
- Put school, training, matches and travel on one calendar.
- Mark the heavy weeks. If something does not fit, decide what moves.
- Warn athletes early about heavy training weeks, and ask them to warn you.
- Make asking for help normal.
- Once a week, ask: where did the week leak?
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