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Functionally Integrated Training for Soccer
As we continue to develop an understanding of the Game Speed Assessment System we wanted to take some time to address our Levels and Specific Skills Breakdown Section (shown on the right).
First off, we use the scoring system described in the previous email to break down each specific test. The player is [...]
Last week I put up a post that documents our ACL Return to Sport program and over the last few days I have received emails asking to see some of these activities in action. I videoed a few of the drills from our session last night with 2 girls who are in the final stages [...]
As spring approaches, and the high school female soccer players return to the field. We though it might be good to review some of the literature regarding ACL injuries and how our program has integrated training progressions that attempt to reduce the risk of this devastating injury. Over the last few days I have put [...]
Last week at the NSCAA National Conference, I picked up a few balls from Corpus Training LLC to start a study on reactive dribbling and quick feet that we plan to start in the Spring of 2012. Last night I began our process, by letting some of our athletes play with the balls in a [...]
As a fitness professional, youth club staff member, and soccer dad, I hear ALL sides of the discussions about “early specialization in youth sports across the U.S.” While this trend affects many youth sports, this dilemma as it pertains to the American soccer landscape is the most interesting in my opinion. FACT- The U.S. is [...]
Last week we put up a 5 part series on how we test and assess our athletes vertical jump. You can get a closer look at this series by clicking on the links below…
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Testing Max Verticals with the SmartJump System from Fusion Sport. In this post you can see how [...]
Today’s post is by SoccerFIT partner Tristan Tillette. Tillette serves as Director of Performance at Elite Sports in Birmingham, AL and On-Line Training Director of AthleteFIT.com
This is the final post of the OUR GAME series – discussing the physical, technical, and psychological development of our youth as it pertains to the [...]
After following the twitter responses to Howard Gray’s (twitter @HstephenG) blog post on his site – pursuitofperformance.blogspot.com regarding the nature of our industry’s leader in education, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, it got me thinking.
What is the nature of out industry? Where are we headed? How can we continue to move forward if we [...]
With many teams getting back outside to prepare for the upcoming fall season, it’s time again to talk about safety. Over the weekend, I wanted to look at what effect the heat has on heart rate and recovery heart rate. I pushed one of our Cybex Arc Trainers out into a covered garage area where [...]
Today’s post is by SoccerFIT partner Tristan Tillette. Tillette serves as Director of Performance at Elite Sports in Birmingham, AL and On-Line Training Director of AthleteFIT.com
This is the second post of the OUR GAME series – discussing the physical, technical, and psychological development of our youth as it pertains to the rest of the world.
The [...]
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