Fall football wrapped up just a few weeks ago, and every quarterback in Ottawa is finally catching their breath. A long season of practices, late nights, hits, film sessions, and pressure takes a toll. So let’s start with the truth:
Take time off. Rest. Recover. Let your body heal and your mind reset.
But once you’re ready—once the soreness fades and the fire starts to come back—it’s time to begin preparing for next season. And the first step has nothing to do with throwing a football.
The First Priority: Build the Body
Before mechanics, before footwork, before playbooks, you must build your body.
Quarterbacks need strength, explosiveness, durability, and balance. The truth is simple:
- Stronger legs = stronger throws
- Explosive hips = better velocity
- Stronger core = better accuracy under pressure
- Better conditioning = better decision-making late in games
- Durability = confidence
You can’t build any of this during the season. You build it now.
Why Strength Comes First
The biggest off-season mistake young quarterbacks make? They start with mechanics instead of muscle.
A QB with flawless mechanics and a weak body is like a sports car with a perfect engine and bicycle tires — it’s not going anywhere fast.
Strength training improves:
- Throw power
- Pocket movement
- Balance and stability
- Injury resistance
- Overall athlete confidence
December–January: The Separation Window
Most players don’t start training until February or March. That’s why they come into spring hoping they improved.
The quarterbacks who train now? They come in different.
By focusing on strength, speed, and explosive movement early, every other part of their game accelerates: mechanics, timing, footwork, and leadership.
The Capital QB’s Off-Season Path
- Recover (2–3 weeks)
- Build the body (strength, speed, explosiveness)
- Rebuild mechanics
- Increase footwork and timing
- Sharpen decision-making & leadership
- Enter the season prepared—not guessing
This Is Why Capital QB’s Winter Program Exists
Our off-season model builds quarterbacks from the ground up:
- Strength & conditioning
- Explosive movement training
- Mechanics rebuilding
- Footwork progression
- Timing with receivers
- Leadership & IQ development
We don’t babysit athletes. We build quarterbacks.
Final Message to Young QBs
Rest now. Recharge. Recover.
But understand this: The players who get serious about their body in December and January are the ones who dominate next fall.
If you’re ready to start your real development, Capital QB’s is ready for you.
