{"id":13515,"date":"2025-06-12T08:34:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T13:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepstrengthcoach.com\/?p=13515"},"modified":"2025-06-12T13:01:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T18:01:05","slug":"setting-attainable-goals-for-incoming-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepstrengthcoach.com\/articles\/setting-attainable-goals-for-incoming-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Attainable Goals For Incoming Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">When athletes arrive in the weight room for the first time, they bring habits, fears, expectations, and questions. Getting athletes comfortable means setting clear expectations early. Personal connections, orientation lifts, and clear benchmarks lay the foundation for a culture that connects standards to identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start With Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Culture begins with connection. Incoming freshmen aren\u2019t only coming in at a physical deficit, they\u2019re also unfamiliar with program expectations, routines, and rules. Before teaching movement patterns or programming, focus on building trust. Greet each athlete by name. Ask questions. Let them know they\u2019re seen. For many freshmen, this may be their first structured training experience, so make it clear that the program is not strictly about performance, it&#8217;s about long-term development.<\/p><div class=\"pscsite-billboard-ad-in-content\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"pscsite-167244669\"><div data-cfpa=\"12108\" data-cfpw=\"12108\" id=\"pscsite-4110424717\"><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/prepstrengthcoach.com\/supplier-partner-connect\/12108\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"notrack\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Speedster950x250Final5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prepstrengthcoach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Speedster950x250Final5.gif?fit=950%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"  width=\"950\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">;new advadsCfpAd( 12108 );<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orientation-lifts\">Orientation Lifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A freshman orientation lift does more than introduce exercises, it sets expectations. This time demonstrates coaching philosophy, core values (effort, attitude, safety), and how training facilitates long-term athletic development. Keep movements simple: bodyweight squats, push-ups, TRX rows, or med ball slams. Intent and technique matters more than lifting heavy weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-baseline-tests\">Baseline Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Athletes arrive with a wide range of abilities. Some may have trained before, others may be starting from zero. Conducting early baseline testing establishes movement quality, mobility, and general strength. Simple, safe assessments like vertical jump, plank hold duration, goblet squat reps, or broad jump distance give great insights without overwhelming new athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Benchmarks, Not Comparisons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Tracking progress is essential, but avoid setting unrealistic or competitive benchmarks too early. Instead of comparing athletes to varsity standards, compare them to their own day-one numbers. Use benchmarks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Movement Proficiency<\/strong> (squat depth, push-up form)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Relative Strength<\/strong> (bodyweight reps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Power Output<\/strong> (vertical or broad jump)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Work Capacity<\/strong> (bike or sled intervals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Attendance rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Baseline testing isn\u2019t about ranking athletes, it\u2019s about helping them build a roadmap for their own progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Culture Through Standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Standards provide structure. When athletes know what&#8217;s expected, both behaviorally and physically, it helps them bridge the gap between middle school and high school. Posting team values and reinforcing them daily creates structure. Starting every lift with a team huddle, finishing with a stretch circle, or highlighting an \u201cAthlete of the Day\u201d builds the program&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encourage Ownership Over the Summer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Summer is a key window for development, especially for incoming athletes. Provide simple, at-home training plans based on their benchmarks. Tools like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teambuildr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teambuildr<\/a> and Google Sheets help track workouts outside of the weight room. When athletes return, celebrate those who stayed consistent to build further buy-in and team spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-trust-before-strength\">Build <strong><strong>Trust before strength<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Receiving new athletes isn\u2019t just about plugging them into a system, it\u2019s about integrating them into the culture that&#8217;s been established. When coaches take time to connect, assess, and set clear goals, they create a foundation for long-term success. 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