Why Every Athlete Needs a Performance Season This Summer
As we head into summer, I want to challenge the idea that training is just something you do during a sports season. If we want our athletes to keep progressing — not just maintaining — we need to start thinking differently.
Let’s make the case for a Performance Season.
☀️ Summer = Your Performance Season
The summer is the perfect window to focus on getting stronger, faster, and more powerful — without the stress of games or tournaments.
This is where real progress is made.
🏗️ Build the Foundation, Then Add the Skill
Strength, speed, and power are the base that all sport skills are built on.
Better physical tools allow athletes to actually express their skills at a higher level.
Many technical issues that show up during competition are actually the result of strength deficits, not lack of coaching.
🔁 What’s the Difference Between In-Season & Off-Season?
In-Season Training = Maintain performance. Stay sharp. Manage recovery.
Off-Season Training = Build the base. Develop new levels of athleticism.
This summer is your athlete’s chance to reset, rebuild, and come back better.
🛡️ Build Armor. Prevent Burnout.
A focused off-season helps protect the body from future injury.
It allows athletes to recover mentally and physically from a long season.
Training in a new way keeps it fun and fresh — helping avoid burnout and overuse injuries.
💡 Year-Round Training with Purpose
Training year-round doesn’t mean going all-out all the time. It means having a plan that adapts to the season.
Let’s make this summer a performance season — and set the stage for your athlete’s best season yet.
Let me know if you’d like help building a plan that fits your athlete’s goals!
Kyle Woods
Build Performance
