Something great is taking place at the University of Alabama and this fall, the college football world will recognize it.
Since the hires of David Ballou and Dr. Matt Rhea were made for the Crimson Tide’s sports science department, players and staff members have responded well to them.
Jeff Allen, Alabama’s head athletic trainer, is starting to mesh well with Rhea as the two are working toward decreasing season-ending injuries and getting the maximum performance from each student-athlete.
The primary goal for both guys is having the team reach a high standard in speed training, strength training and overall effort on the field.
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On Friday, the Tide will begin its first of 15 practices of spring football and will end with its annual A-Day Game on April 18.
In Monday’s airing of In My Own Words, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine discussed the chemistry of Allen and Rhea and how it will help the Tide return to national championship form this fall.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
