Physical
2-Mile Timed Run (Fitness Test 1)
All players run 2 miles on a measured loop or track; record individual times
Theme
Physical
Duration
25 min
Players (min–rec–max)
14–14–14
Equipment
stopwatch, cones, roster sheet
Set-up
All players run 2 miles on a measured loop or track; record individual times. Coach notes who leads, who fades, who quits early.
Coaching points
- Set a pace — don't sprint the first quarter mile
- Mental toughness starts here; how you run when no one's watching
Progressions
- Use results to split conditioning groups for later sessions
- Post times on a squad sheet — accountability from day one