1. Confirm
Record the event, division, venue, deadlines and the coach’s go/no-go decision.
EVENTS / PLANNING
Turn a date on the calendar into a calm plan.
Competition dates change, and eligibility rules vary by federation. Use the official organiser’s listing as the source of truth, then work backwards into a plan your coach can adjust.
Where to find reliable dates
Start with your national federation, regional association or the event organiser. Check registration deadlines, age and weight divisions, medical requirements, weigh-in timing and whether bouts are confirmed or only proposed. Save the official page rather than relying on a reposted social graphic.
A four-part backwards plan
2. Build
Use the weeks before the event for technical consistency, controlled rounds and realistic recovery.
3. Sharpen
Reduce novelty. Keep sessions familiar, brief and specific to the athlete’s agreed game plan.
4. Arrive
Plan travel, kit, food, sleep and a simple warm-up. Follow the coach and medical team’s guidance.
Keep practice measurable
A round timer makes pacing repeatable; the Fight Camp Planner turns the date into weekly actions; and the combination generator adds variety without losing the session’s purpose.
SOLO PRACTICE, WITH BOUNDARIES
Make today’s round useful.
ShadowCoach gives athletes a structured way to practise between coached sessions.
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