Coach Kevin O’Neill, Director of Strength & Conditioning at The Noble and Greenough School (MA), breaks down a common challenge for high school coaches: balancing in-season training with club sports demands. O’Neill takes a more athlete-centered approach—adjusting training loads based on weekend tournaments, game schedules, and long-term development goals. Doing what’s best for the athlete, not the ego.
What To Do When Athletes Won’t Sleep
Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool an athlete has—but it’s also the one most often neglected. For high school ADs, teaching athletes how to rest may be just as important as teaching them how to play.













