The day in a life of a strength conditioning coach

Ash JonesThe day in a life of a strength conditioning coach...For those of you that are contemplating a career in this line of work I though it may be an opportune time.......

A Day in the Life of a Strength & Conditioning Coach – Off Season

Ashley Jones

For those of you that are contemplating a career in this line of work I though it may be an opportune time to outline a typical day so you can see what goes on. This will vary from week to week and from program to program and even from person to person but hopefully it will give you an insight into the life.

5:00 – 5:30 am             usually I am awake before the alarm, but like to get going before 5:30am

5:30 – 5:45am              breathing meditation, then shower

6:00 – 6:30am              pot of plunger coffee and morning personal emails then breakfast

6:30 – 7:00am              drive to the training centre, answer work related emails

7:00 – 8:00am              my training session, then preview the days training, list what equipment is needed

8:00 – 9:00am              set up equipment, answer any phone messages, meet with coaches and assistant if required

9:00 – 1:00pm              training sessions with players (more neural type sessions – speed, power)

1:00 – 2:00pm              designated lunch break for everyone

2:00 – 5:00pm              training sessions with players (more metabolic types sessions – aerobic, anaerobic conditioning, activities)

5:00 – 6:00pm              review the day, answer work related emails, and make any phone calls that are required

6:00 – 9:00pm              maybe a yoga class, dinner, a bit of television, listen to music, answer personal emails, personal development time, personal phone calls, reading for pleasure

9:00pm                         mobile phone off and breathing meditation and then lights out

 Well this is basically my life Monday to Friday during the off season, hope it gives you some insight to how my day is spent,


cheers, Ashley  

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