Good preparation is crucial for a training camp to run smoothly on site. It combines prior planning and selection with concrete implementation and ensures that the coach and team can concentrate on the essentials: the training.
This guide shows the steps involved in training camp preparation and what to pay particular attention to - based on SOCCATOURS' practical experience from numerous organized football training camps.
The preparation of a training camp includes all organizational and content-related measures that are implemented after booking and before arrival. The aim is to clearly structure processes, responsibilities and content.
Careful preparation reduces uncertainties, prevents short-term problems and creates optimal conditions for the training camp.
Preparation for a training camp begins immediately after booking and intensifies in the weeks before departure.
The closer the date approaches, the more important it becomes to make specific arrangements, draw up checklists and pass on information to everyone involved.
Training camp preparation consists of several organizational and content-related steps that are closely interlinked.
Central preparation steps:
These steps ensure that everyone involved starts the training camp well prepared.
The training and daily schedule forms the basic organizational framework of the training camp and provides structure for training, regeneration and free time.
A clear schedule helps with this:
Practical experience has shown that flexible but clearly structured daily schedules work particularly well.
All organizational details should be clearly agreed before arrival to avoid unnecessary queries or uncertainties.
Typical organizational points:
The clearer these points are arranged in advance, the more relaxed the training camp will be.
Clear and timely communication is a central component of training camp preparation.
Players, coaches and officials should be informed at an early stage:
Transparent communication creates security and reduces misunderstandings.
Common mistakes in the preparation phase are incomplete agreements, missing checklists and organization at too short notice.
Typical mistakes made in practice:
Many of these mistakes can be avoided through structured preparation.
The preparation of a training camp is usually carried out by coaches or responsible persons in the club. Depending on the constellation, coaches or officials may also provide support.
In addition, experienced training camp experts are on hand to provide advice and help clarify any unanswered questions and safeguard procedures.
SOCCATOURS supports teams during the preparation phase by providing personal contacts, organizational coordination and practical advice. The aim is to take the pressure off coaches and managers and ensure that everything runs smoothly.
➡️ An often neglected but very important point is the follow-up of the training camp.
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