8-Week Off-Season Performance Training Planner
Focus: Speed, Agility, Explosiveness & Strength Maintenance
This 8-week off-season performance training planner is designed to maximize your speed, agility,
explosiveness, and strength maintenance. The program is structured in 2 main phases with 4
performance training days and 2 strength days weekly, allowing for your daily skill training mostly in
the afternoon after performance sessions.
Weekly Training Layout
Day Focus Notes
Monday Speed & Acceleration (Phase-based)
Fresh session to start the week
Tuesday Strength Maintenance (Gym)
Lower body + core focus
WednesdayAgility & Explosiveness (Phase-based)
Midweek power boost
Thursday Strength Maintenance (Gym) Full body + power
Friday Reactive & Game-Speed Movement
Pre-weekend speed sharpener
Saturday Skill Work Only Light to moderate load
Sunday Recovery / Mobility / Optional
Active
Restrecovery recommended
Phase 1 (Weeks 1-4): Foundation + Force
- Build sprint mechanics, acceleration, lateral control, and force production
- Focus on proper movement patterns and unilateral strength
Phase 2 (Weeks 5-8): Explode + React
- Develop max velocity sprinting, reactive agility, and explosive power
- Emphasize multi-directional speed and game-specific movements
Example: Monday - Speed & Acceleration
8-Week Off-Season Performance Training Planner
Focus: Speed, Agility, Explosiveness & Strength Maintenance
- Wall March Drill: 3x10 seconds
- Falling Starts: 4x10 meters
- Sprint Bounds: 3x20 meters
- Split Squat Isometric Hold: 3x30 seconds per leg
- Broad Jumps: 3x3 reps
Make sure to focus on form and maximum effort during sprinting drills.
Strength Maintenance (2x/week)
- Bulgarian Split Squats: 3x8 reps
- Trap Bar Deadlifts or Dumbbell Romanian Deadlifts: 3x5 reps
- Nordic Hamstring Curls: 2x6 reps (eccentric focus)
- Standing Calf Raises: 3x10 reps
- Core: Pallof Press or Band Core Stability: 3x10 reps
Aim for controlled, quality reps focusing on strength endurance and injury prevention.
Recovery & Fatigue Management Tips:
- Prioritize 7-9 hours of quality sleep every night.
- Stay hydrated and consume post-workout nutrition within 30 minutes.
- Incorporate daily mobility work and foam rolling.
- Listen to your body and adjust training intensity if feeling excessive fatigue.
- Use active recovery techniques on rest days like light cycling, swimming, or walking.