Lead Academy Sports Scientist Adam Yates is into his fifth season with the Clarets and is currently away with the squad in Prague, as they take part in the CEE Cup.
Yates’ role consists of monitoring the groups’ physical development and performance, including hydration, diet, nutrition, recovery and general lifestyle off the pitch.
Tony Philliskirk’s side reported back for pre-season on July 1st and currently coming towards the end of their fourth week of pre-season.
And the first-year scholars are into their first full-time job since finishing school for the summer in May, and Yates states the importance of getting them into the rhythm of things sooner rather than later is very important.