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Top 10 Programs on the Cybex Arc Trainer

August 26, 2010 By soccerfitacademy 4 Comments

Top 10 Arc Programs:
Not only do I run the Soccer F.I.T. Academy, but I also own several other sports performance testing and research centers that specialize in program/protocol development. From time to time we work with equipment manufactures to study the effects of their equipment within a specific population. We got an Arc trainer 3 [...]

Strength Training and Young Athletes

June 22, 2010 By soccerfitacademy 1 Comment
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As we progress our athletes through a strength program we always get questions like this…

1)   How old should players be before they begin strength training? Or…
2)   I just want speed training, why do we need to spend time strength training?
These questions are better answered through a visual aid we like to call our Pyramid of [...]

Training to Reduce ‘Awkwardness’ During Growth Spurts

June 15, 2010 By soccerfitacademy Leave a Comment
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I recently received this question from a parent…
Question: What type of a speed and strength program would you suggest for a u12 girl soon to be 13 to regain her speed and quickness after a large growth rate. My daughter at a early age was generally faster then anyone her age but [...]

Training to Reduce ‘Awkwardness’ During Growth Spurts

June 15, 2010 By soccerfitacademy Leave a Comment

I recently received this question from a parent…
Question: What type of a speed and strength program would you suggest for a u12 girl soon to be 13 to regain her speed and quickness after a large growth rate. My daughter at a early age was generally faster then anyone her age but [...]

Plyometric Video…Why are Plyo’s Important?

June 9, 2010 By soccerfitacademy Leave a Comment

Here is a short video that shows how we incorporate our 4-Phase, 200+ Exercise, Plyometric Progression into our training program. If you do not see the video click over to our blog at www.soccerfitacademy.com

For more information, or to recieve a downloadable version of our plyo curriculum contact me at scott@athletefit.com

Plyometric Video…Why are Plyo’s Important?

June 9, 2010 By SoccerFIT Leave a Comment

Here is a short video that shows how we incorporate our 4-Phase, 200+ Exercise, Plyometric Progression into our training program.

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For more information, or to receive a downloadable version of our plyo curriculum contact me at scott@athletefit.com

Athletic Based Strength Training (U12-U14′s)

May 5, 2010 By soccerfitacademy 2 Comments

So often people get concerned that we are lifting with some of our younger athletes. And although this might not be a typical prescription for this age group, many of our young girls train with us for years at a time, which gives them the ability to progress to a much higher level than others [...]

Athletic Based Strength Training (U12-U14′s)

May 5, 2010 By SoccerFIT Leave a Comment

So often people get concerned that we are lifting with some of our younger athletes. And although this might not be a typical prescription for this age group, many of our young girls train with us for years at a time, which gives them the ability to progress to a much higher level than others [...]

FOCUS EXERCISE: Modified TRX Pull-Up Exercises for Beginners

April 14, 2010 By SoccerFIT Leave a Comment
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Many of our body weight oriented strength training programs for the younger age groups use variations of push ups, pull ups, squats, lunges and step ups where the player will use their own body weight for resistance instead of dumbbells or barbells. This is great for most exercises, but when it comes to doing pull [...]

Question: How do you progress workouts for kids who mature quicker in the U12-U14 age group?

April 6, 2010 By SoccerFIT Leave a Comment

Question: Are there different work-out time frames for U12-U14 boys? Some boys in this age group mature faster than others which can possibly create some confusion with the expectations of a coach. A U12 that is 5′-7″ with hair and one that is 4′-7″ without are maturing at much different paces. Should the workouts be [...]

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