[phs1986]

Yes, you get started late BUT you can workout and do some other things before the dead period. Heck, if you have any self-disclipline you would be working DURING the dead period just not with the coaches. I know kids who have not stopped working out with each other on weights and cardio. That way, when practice DID officially start, they were very able to endure the stress of a full week of 2-a-days!