Background:The development or maintenance of fitness and the enhancement of biomotor skills are two important components in the preparation of intermittent team sports athletes for the frequent and substantial demands faced in competition. On the other hand, the interpretation of training data contextualized with the period in which the team is in the season, are of extreme importance to avoid negative adaptations, injuries, and illnesses to athletes. Objective: This study aimed to analyze and describe the dynamics of the distribution of strength and technical training load of a professional volleyball team over a competitive season. Methods: Fourteen male athletes participated in the study. The Training Load (TL) was monitored through the rate of perceived exertion of the session (RPE session) over 33 weeks of a competitive season. The Accumulated TL (ATL), technical training load (TECTL), and Strength Training Load (STL) were calculated for the preparatory period (PP), Competitive Period I (CPI), Competitive Period II (CPII), and Competitive Period III (CPIII). Physical performance was analyzed through the countermovement vertical jump test (CMJ) at three points throughout the season.Results: ATL was higher in PP and CPI (p < 0.05) than in CPII and CPIII. STL was higher in PP (p < 0.05) than in CPI, CPII, and CPIII. The TECTL was higher in CPI and CPII (p < 0.05) than in CPIII. In the analysis of physical performance, no significant differences (P > 0.05) were observed in the CMJ at the three points analyzed: PP, CPI, and CPII.
Conclusion:The results showed that the period of the season directly impacts the dynamics of the distribution of technical and physical training loads, in which the decrease in ATL was observed in periods of greater competitive demand.