This may just be my coaching style, but I prefer to keep first week practices as simple as possible. I expect players come into practices with a certain level of physical conditioning and they know that and respect that (usually). I usually begin the first few days with some light workouts in addition to focusing on the fundamentals of the game. I also make it my priority to focus on making the freshman feel is comfortable in the new scenery as possible...after all they are the future of the team. I do try and take it easy the first week, but after that the players should be ready to go 100% no questions asked.