Moving to the ACC has benefited Cal and Stanford, providing stability after the Pac-12's decline, but now raises concerns about extensive travel for athletes.
Cal coach Mark Madsen highlighted travel concerns, emphasizing strategies like bringing in a NASA specialist to help improve athlete recovery during long distances.
Madsen is committed to optimizing travel for student-athletes, discussing methods to enhance performance, such as hydration during long flights and early departures.
Stanford's coach Kyle Smith echoes Madsen's travel-related worries, underscoring a shared concern among coaches about balancing conference commitments with student well-being.
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