Soccer players are renowned for their fitness levels, but who helps them get there?
The New England Revolution are in the midst of its preseason preparations for the 2016 MLS season, and a major component of that is fitness.
A core part of a physically demanding and travel-intensive league, the Revs need everyone from their backup goalkeeper to starting striker to be ready for the grind ahead. Ups and downs will surface from March to October, and at the center of it all is Nick Downing, the team's strength and conditioning coach.
Through a long-standing relationship with Jay Heaps, Downing is an integral part of training and game day alike.