WSU DT Dallas Hobbs
By DALLAS HOBBS, WSU Defensive Tackle
PULLMAN – This summer has passed by in a flash and the fall camp in Washington state is about to begin. The offseason workouts end this week, giving the guys one last chance to go home before crunching on the soccer field and in the classroom for the next five months. We’ll get in touch on August 4th and camp will start the next day.
I’m not going home because Cedar Rapids is a bit of a hike, but I’ll be driving a few miles west to hang out with my friend Paige and her family in the Tri-Cities. The week before camp – whether you’re staying in Pullman or traveling – is a great opportunity to prepare for what’s to come.
As an older man entering my fifth season with the Cougs, I know what to expect and really focus on maximizing my work at camp by tapping three things: sleep, rest, and nutrition.
The last eight months have been the time for strength, stamina and improvement in technique. Now is the time to bring it all together. To be successful in the 21 or so autumn camps, it is important to take care of your body.
When fans think of the fall camp, I think they just see it as more than three weeks of stubborn competition under the blazing sun. But there is much more to it than that. A camp day could look like this:
- 6 a.m. – wake up.
- 6:30 am – Arrive at the Cougar Football Complex for prep work
- 7 through 8 – Gather for position group meetings over a breakfast smoothie, granola bars, and protein, then get dressed to practice
- 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – exercises and practice
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Smoothies, electrolytes, and a post-workout shower
- Noon to 1:30 a.m. – lunch
- 1: 30-5: 00 – walkthroughs, meetings and weight training
- 5-7 – dinner
- 7 through 9 – Unit and position group meetings and walkthroughs
- 10 – lights off
This schedule is both mentally and physically demanding so you can see why sleep, rest, and food are so important.
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