Athlete Routines

Familiar routines and harmless rituals can contribute to athlete confidence and readiness. Athlete buy-in improves when useful training-room or weight-room work has already demonstrated benefits. Changing one aspect of a prep routine at a time is presented as more practical and less disruptive than a full overhaul. Competition prep routine changes are best made early in the season or away from immediate competition pressure. Changing music or disrupting harmless superstitions is generally not worthwhile without a clear performance or health reason.