Training Load Audit — The Quiet Edge

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Weekly Training Load

Count everything: team practices, private lessons, conditioning, open gym, games, and tournaments

Training / competition days per week

Average session length (hours)

Full rest days (zero sport activity)

Athlete's age

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Warning Sign Audit

Check any signs you've noticed in your child in the past 2–4 weeks. Be honest — these are easy to explain away.

Physical Signs

Persistent fatigue that doesn't resolve with a night of sleep Recurring minor injuries or soreness that doesn't fully heal between sessions Performance declining despite the same or more training

Psychological & Behavioral Signs

Increased irritability or emotional volatility around practices or games Reluctance or resistance to going to practice (dragging feet, making excuses) Loss of enthusiasm for a sport they previously loved Sleep disruption — difficulty sleeping OR sleeping significantly more than usual Withdrawal from teammates, coaches, or family after practices or games

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Your Pressure Patterns

These forces shape your scheduling decisions more than you may realize. There are no right answers — only honest ones.

Financial pressure: "We're paying a lot for this — we need to maximize it." How much does your investment drive pressure to push for more training?

Social comparison: When other families train more, what's your reaction?

Mild awareness — doesn't change my thinking much Some anxiety — I wonder if we're falling behind Significant pressure — I often adjust our schedule based on what others are doing

How does your child typically respond when you tell them about an upcoming practice or training session?

Eager or neutral — generally looks forward to it Mixed — enthusiastic sometimes, reluctant other times Often reluctant — I have to push them to go most of the time