Tate is joined by Coach Zach White, offensive and strength coordinator for Green Hill Hawk football, to discuss athlete responsibilities during the two-week dead period. Coach White outlines essential dos and don'ts for preserving off-season progress, emphasizing the need for players to stay acclimated to the summer heat and maintain strict hydration. He advises against junk food and sugary sodas like RC Cola, warning that poor diets and inactivity quickly lead to lingering hamstring injuries upon return. To prevent this, athletes should complete full-speed sprints and utilize bodyweight workouts if gym access is unavailable. Ultimately, White’s primary takeaway is that injury prevention is paramount, reminding listeners that a player's greatest ability is their availability on the field.

High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews 06-27-2026
52:05

HSSS- Tom Kreager (The Tennessean)
11:22

HSSS - Wally Whidby
16:09