Brandon Spickler, Director of Strength & Conditioning at Upper Arlington High School (OH), emphasizes the critical role of athlete habits outside the weight room—sleep, nutrition, hydration, and recovery. He discusses why trust, communication, and student-athlete well-being comes first, and how strong relationships with ATs and support staff help manage overuse and pre-existing injuries.
High School Strength Programming Within Time, Schedule & Facility Constraints
With 30–40 minute class periods, shared weight rooms, limited equipment, and shifting schedules, strength coaches must turn constraints into opportunities to build better athletes and stronger culture.

















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