Central to this figure are two computer generated images of a coach holding a whistle and performance graph on clip-board and a dejected looking athlete. A line connects the two images. Text points at either athlete or coach. First the text that point towards the coach:

• Avoid excessive monotony of training
• Be aware that multiple stressors may add to the stress of physical training
• Communicate with your athletes about your concerns
• Adjust training load when performance declines
• Individualise training load.

Now the test that points towards the athlete:

• Optimise recovery
• Sleep
• Nutrition
• Fill psychological questionnaires to evaluation your physical and emotional state
• Accept to train less when excessive fatigue is experienced
• Note the occurrence of infections. Stop training or reduce intensity when suffering an infection.