A quick note regarding the thread title:
http://vimeo.com/15471219
1:05-1:15 “Weight training is GPP … it’s not fucking dragging a sled. That’s the stupidest thing in the world.” - Jim Wendler.
I was guilty of misusing/misapplying the term “GPP” myself, but when I really wrapped my head around the concept, I had what alcoholics refer to as a moment of clarity.
[quote]Navin Johnson wrote:
I am coaching youth football. My goal is to let them be conditioned so the can have and keep a high intensity during games. Also, I would like to improve speed.[/quote]
Dan John has worked with a ton of high school athletes and he’s written some great info:
But really, there are a lot of factors involved in laying out a plan, as you can imagine. How many kids, their training experience, total time available, other training commitments they have (as in, allotting training time for skill drills, full practices, weights, and cardio/conditioning), etc.
Generally speaking, conditioning can be brought up with things like complexes, where the athlete has to perform explosively while fatigued. Speed will be brought up a bit as a side effect of better conditioning, less bodyfat, and improved strength/power, in addition to targeted short-distance running drills (like the suicides Irish mentioned).