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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Athletic Training

Background:

  • Strength and conditioning are integral to modern football, particularly at the NCAA Division I level.
  • Off-season training often exceeds in-season practice time for football athletes.
  • Current NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision training presents unique risks, including non-traumatic fatalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the risks associated with current NCAA DI football off-season training.
  • To emphasize the need for science-based training regimens over tradition.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of current training practices and their outcomes.
  • Analysis of non-traumatic fatalities in NCAA DI football participants.

Main Results:

  • NCAA DI football off-season conditioning is a critical period for player development.
  • Training regimens not grounded in scientific principles pose significant risks to athletes.
  • Non-traumatic deaths have occurred uniquely within this specific training context.

Conclusions:

  • There is an urgent need to re-evaluate and reform NCAA DI football training protocols.
  • Implementing evidence-based practices in strength and conditioning is crucial for player safety.
  • Shifting from tradition to science in training can mitigate the risk of serious adverse events.