I don’t really know for sure who wrote the Viking Laws. In fact, I cannot even recollect where I originally ran into them, but I am grateful to have found them. There almost has to be some fantastic legend that goes along with their origin. A great wisdom flows through, around and into the Viking Laws, no matter where their origin lies.
The Viking Laws work very well as a road map in a football strength & conditioning environment. The attack mode and human weapon philosophy required to prepare one to physically, mentally and emotionally compete is mapped out in the Viking Laws.
Believe me, there is a lot to be learned in these 138 words.
THE VIKING LAWS
1. BE BRAVE AND AGGRESSIVE
- BE DIRECT
- GRAB ALL OPPORTUNITIES
- USE VARYING METHODS OF ATTACK
- BE VERSATILE AND AGILE
- ATTACK ONE TARGET AT A TIME
- DON’T PLAN EVERYTHING IN DETAIL
- USE TOP QUALITY WEAPONS
2. BE PREPARED
- KEEP WEAPONS IN GOOD CONDITION
- KEEP IN SHAPE
- FIND GOOD BATTLE COMRADES
- AGREE ON IMPORTANT POINTS
- CHOOSE ONE CHIEF
3. BE A GOOD MERCHANT
- FIND OUT WHAT THE MARKET NEEDS
- DON’T PROMISE WHAT YOU CANNOT DELIVER
- DON’T DEMAND OVERPAYMENT
- ARRANGE THINGS SO THAT YOU CAN RETURN
4. KEEP THE CAMP IN ORDER
- KEEP THINGS TIDY AND ORGANIZED
- ARRANGE ENJOYABLE ACTIVITIES WHICH STRENGTHEN THE GROUP
- MAKE SURE EVERYBODY DOES USEFUL WORK
- CONSULT ALL MEMBERS OF THE GROUP FOR ADVICE
THE COACH HAYS 