The Dartmouth football team recently completed a development and recovery week, focusing on long-term improvement beyond immediate gains, with a strategic approach to student-athlete recovery and injury prevention during the limited spring season practices.

By the Numbers
  • The spring season includes only 12 practices, allowing for intentional management of recovery and injury prevention.
  • Practices are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays to provide ample recovery time between sessions.
Yes, But

While the emphasis is on long-term growth, the restricted number of spring practices might limit immediate skill development opportunities for the team.

State of Play
  • Two weeks of spring practice have concluded, with two more to go before the spring game on May 4.
  • The current focus is on recovery, reevaluation, and strategic planning for the remaining weeks, aligning all efforts toward fall success.
What's Next

The team will resume practices for the next two weeks, leading up to the upcoming spring game on May 4, ensuring continued growth and readiness as a cohesive unit.

Bottom Line

Dartmouth football's approach balances short-term recovery and injury prevention with long-term player development, setting the stage for success in the upcoming fall season through strategic planning and careful management of limited spring practice opportunities.