After each player is discussed, Medlin will provide any updates from an equipment perspective, whether that's which color jerseys players who will be limited in practice will wear, new footwear a player is trying out or flagging a helmet change. Ngo then gives an overview of what's happening in the weight room over the coming days, whether it's focusing on power versus max strength or noting that tomorrow is a big squat day.
All of those small nuggets and notes that the team gathers through those sessions help maximize their time with each individual player, especially when it comes to those who are injured.
Whether there's a physical issue or something happening in a player's personal life, having each department in the know is crucial to them executing their roles, and as a result, takes pressure off the player.
"It's crucial because that's where we come in and fill in all the gaps," Suber said. "Physically we're all spread out, so when we all get in one room, it's like we're able to put all the puzzle pieces together, and then also see where there may be some gaps and where people can fill in. We kind of wrap around the guy, so everybody has a touchpoint with them, and it doesn't have to be a super long meeting or session, but everybody at least has a touchpoint and knows what's happening. So it's a very holistic approach."
While the cross-department communication is key, an equally important piece of the puzzle is each staff member taking ownership of their role in enhancing the player's health and helping injured players return to action.
In the training room, the athletic trainer's main responsibility is helping players recover from injury and return to play. Before introducing any of the physical rehab, Tucker ensures the player is educated on his injury, what the return to play process will entail and who will be working with them along the way.
"I think the more we can educate and forecast a little bit on what they're going to be going through, it shows a little bit more onus and understanding, Tucker said. "And then it clicks. If I say, 'hey, by the third day you should be feeling X,' and they start to feel that, the trust gets a little bit stronger because you've shown that you've taken the time to give them a heads up, which everyone appreciates. And then when it comes to fruition, then I think things to start to click on all cylinders."
For Ngo in the weight room, it's about educating the player on the reasoning behind his individual program, preparing players for the demands of the game and strengthening their bodies to help them further their careers. When it comes to injured players, Ngo focuses on themes of the day, like working on pure strength or doing restoration work, versus the outlook of returning to the field, which helps the player mentally check off goals that aren't related to on-field achievements.