How to PERFORM ON THE ROAD | Travel Tips for Physical & Mental Performance w/Christian Hartford

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As athletes progress in their competitive journey, the likelihood of domestic and international travel increases. In this “from the vault” video (2022), Christian Hartford, former Head Athletic Performance Coach for the Beach National Teams, provides athletes with recommendations on how to ensure they are physically ready to perform on the court after travel. Hartford emphasizes nutrition, sleep, and movement considerations for four periods: pre-travel, during travel, upon arrival at a tournament, and coming home. 0:00 – Introduction 0:42 – Who Is Christian Hartford 2:10 – Defining Max Performance 3:55 – Training Approach & Preparation 5:40 – Mental Focus and Consistency 7:25 – Overcoming Challenges 9:05 – Lessons From Competition 11:00 – Advice for Athletes 12:40 – What Max Performance Really Means 13:55 – Final Thoughts