What goes on tour? Scott Guyett explains all

The Crystal Palace squad are into their second full day of their pre-season tour in Switzerland, with the team having flown in late on Saturday. As the players change their routine from the usual schedule at Copers Cope, we asked Scott Guyett exactly what happens on tour, why clubs find them important and how the trips have changed in the Head of Sport Science and Strength & Conditioning’s near-10 year tenure in south London.

First of all, he says, the players begin with recovery.

“They’ve had their first full week of training which is always a big hurdle for us as sport science staff and medical staff,” Guyett begins, sandwiched between workout benches as the team follow his schedule in the…