SECRET TWO: REAL MEN DO YOGA
“Making sure the players can move properly is huge for us because they need to be able to sprint at high speeds regularly throughout games,” explains Dams. “We have had a massive push to make our players more dynamic and more resilient to stress. We like them to use foam rollers, bands and Lacrosse balls for self-massage which helps to improve muscle health and reduce muscle soreness.
“The overall goal is to increase their active range of movement and these therapy sessions develop improved motor patterns and mobility.
“We also get them to do hot yoga because it helps with their flexibility, mobility and recovery.”