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Apr 16, 2026 15 min

Planning Pre-Season Training: Where to Start — with Ross Bennett

from The Locker Room Podcast — DSS Coaching Hosted by DSS Coaching

Pre-season can quickly become a collection of hard sessions without a clear plan for how the work should develop. In this episode, Ross Bennett looks at structuring the training programme, managing the return from the off-season and progressing the work over time. He sets out three phases to help coaches think about what their players need and how to organise the weeks ahead. For coaches sitting down to plan a pre-season, this is a useful starting point for reviewing the purpose and progression of the programme, then adapting it to your own team and circumstances. The Locker Room Podcast — Performance Series, with Ross Bennett. Explore DSS membership for coaching practices, planning resources, webinars and support: https://www.dsscoaching.ie/coaching?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=locker_room&utm_content=pre_season Membership is €15 a month or €150 a year. Use POD20 for 20% off your first monthly or annual membership payment. Courses and eBooklets are separate purchases, with member discounts available. Learn Adapt Perform.

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