Hartford Courant

Hurley goes all-in on fitness craze

Huskies coach focuses on just that in first session of workouts; likes what he sees in Clingan, Hawkins

- By Shreyas Laddha Hartford Courant

Dan Hurley is taking a new approach to the start of this year’s summer workout program. The Uconn coach has learned from the mistakes of last year and he’s decided to make the first session about one thing: Fitness.

Last season Hurley felt too much was thrown at the players at the start.

“I think we felt last summer we might’ve pushed a little too hard in [the first session],” he said. “Maybe late in the year [we didn’t have] the life to finish the season the way we wanted.

“Our approach has been more, get where you want to be physically with the strength coach. Let’s work on individual skills. Work in player developmen­t in Summer One. In Summer Two we will push more of the team thing.”

A slower approach may be even more important this year because of the many new faces. Hurley spoke with media members on Wednesday about the first session of workouts that runs through the end of June. The second session begins on July 1. Here are the biggest takeaways:

 ?? JESSICA HILL/AP ?? Uconn’s Jordan Hawkins reacts in the second half of a game against Georgetown on Jan. 25 in Storrs.
JESSICA HILL/AP Uconn’s Jordan Hawkins reacts in the second half of a game against Georgetown on Jan. 25 in Storrs.

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