Call-Ups and Consequences: The Cost of International Duty

International duty doesn’t just disrupt clubs — it puts huge strain on the fitness staff behind the scenes. In this episode of Strain on the Game, Stephen Warnock and Adrian Lamb dive into the hidden impact of international call-ups on performance coaches and medical teams.👉 How do fitness coaches manage players flying thousands of miles mid-season?👉 What happens when players return injured or fatigued from national duty?👉 Can sports science really bridge the gap between club and country demands?We pull back the curtain on the unseen work that keeps players fit, fresh, and ready to perform — even when the schedule is stacked against them.