Coaching the Peak: Engineering Our Championship Moment To: All Coaching Staff & Performance Coordinators We’ve all seen it: a team that dominates the first half of the season only to "hit the wall" in February. As coaches, we often chalk it up to "tough luck" or "grit," but the reality is usually found in the physiology of the macrocycle. Success at the end isn't an accident; it's an engineering feat. Periodization is our blueprint for manipulating volume, intensity, and specificity to ensure our 15 athletes aren't just "fit," but supercompensated and explosive when the lights are brightest. 1. The Strategic Framework: Linear vs. Undulating We have to be bilingual in our programming. While we use different models depending on the calendar, the goal remains the same: stress, recover, and adapt. Linear Periodization: Best for our long-term builds (Pre-season or National Team cycles). We start with a massive base—high volume, lo...