The off-season is the perfect time for coaches and athletes to focus on growth. Even though the regular season is over, there are still lots of ways to stay connected, improve skills, and prepare for what’s next. Onform makes it easy to keep up with your athletes, help them train, and even grow your coaching business. Here are a few great ways to use Onform in the Track & Field off-season.
Recruiting
Off-season is actually a great time to connect with potential recruits. Since Onform lets you add as many athletes as you need, you can invite recruits into the app and have them send you videos of their events, training sessions, or technique work. This gives you a chance to stay up to date on their progress even when you’re not watching in person.
Athletes can also put together short highlight reels to show their best performances. Within the app, you and your recruits can add titles and tags to videos so it’s easy to find certain events, distances, or results. Everything stays organized, and you can find exactly what you’re looking for with just a few taps.
Camps & Clinics
Running a summer camp or clinic? Onform can help you provide even more value to your athletes. You can record and share demonstration videos to show exactly how a drill should be done. This makes learning easier, especially for visual learners.
You can also use Onform to manage your camp rosters by bulk inviting athletes ahead of time. Parents can be added too, which means they’ll be able to see videos of their child’s progress and review coaching points later on. After the camp ends, athletes can take their videos with them and keep learning on their own.
Holding Athletes Accountable
Once school is out for the summer, it’s easy for athletes to fall out of touch with their training. Onform helps you stay connected with your athletes during the off-season, even if they are scattered or traveling.
They can upload videos of their workouts or technique sessions whenever they want. You can reply with written comments, or use voiceovers to talk through their form and give tips for improvement. This helps athletes stay focused and motivated while training on their own.
Supporting Athletes at Championship Meets
Just because the school season is over doesn’t mean competition stops. Some athletes keep competing in national or regional meets throughout the summer. These events are likely the most important of the year, and your athletes will still need your support.
Even if you can’t attend the meets in person, Onform makes it easy to coach remotely. Your athletes can send videos of their races or throws, and you can quickly give feedback to help them make adjustments before their next event. Staying involved during these key moments shows your athletes that you’re with them every step of the way.
Remote Coaching
If you’re thinking about expanding your coaching beyond your existing team, the off-season is the perfect time to start, when athletes are looking for little ways to get ahead with private coaching. Onform gives you all the tools you need to work with athletes remotely. You can send feedback on their videos, use voiceovers to explain drills or techniques, and even schedule sessions using the built-in calendar tools.
Because Onform works on both iOS and Android, and keeps video quality high no matter the device, it’s easy to work with athletes across the country or around the world. Whether you’re building a side business or just helping a few remote athletes, it’s simple to get started.
The off-season doesn’t have to mean downtime. With Onform, you can keep coaching, keep learning, and keep helping your athletes grow. Whether you’re running camps, mentoring championship athletes, or staying in touch with your team, Onform helps you stay connected and make a real impact even when the regular season is on pause.
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