What sports does this apply to?

The plan is built around standard testing (40-yard dash, pro agility, vertical, broad jump, bench) used across football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, and multi-sport showcases.

How far ahead should I read it?

Ideally 2+ weeks before the event — the day-by-day plan starts 14 days out. But even reading it the week of will help you avoid the biggest mistakes.

Is this medical or nutrition advice?

It's practical, educational guidance from a CSCS. It uses familiar foods and rest strategies — nothing exotic, no supplements pushed.

The Combine Prep Parent's Guide

Everything a parent needs to help their athlete test their best on combine day.

For: Parents of middle school, high school, and showcase athletes

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Why this guide exists

Combine and showcase advice is written for athletes and coaches — but parents control the schedule, the food, the sleep, and the drive to the event. Those four things move test numbers more than any last-minute drill. Written by a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, this guide tells you exactly what to do in the final two weeks, and just as importantly, what not to do.

What's inside

The final two weeks, day by day

Days 14–8: sharpen, don't build — what training should look like
Days 7–3: the taper, hydration habits, and logistics to lock in
Days 2–1 and test day: the exact routine, meal timing, and your role as a parent

Checklists & cheat sheets

The complete test-day bag checklist (including the item most families forget)
A fueling cheat sheet: what to eat and when, from the night before to between tests
What each combine test actually measures — and what really moves the number

The 7 most common parent mistakes

The well-intentioned decisions that quietly cost tenths of a second
How to handle a bad number — and turn results into the next training plan

A look inside

The Combine Prep Parent's Guide — sample page: What each combine test actually measures — and what moves the number — What each combine test actually measures — and what moves the number

The Combine Prep Parent's Guide — sample page: The final two weeks, day by day — The final two weeks, day by day

This is for you if…

Your athlete has a combine, showcase, or testing event on the calendar
You want to help without adding pressure — and know your role on the day
You'd rather protect the basics (sleep, fuel, freshness) than gamble on last-minute training

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