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Functionally Integrated Training for Soccer
Question: How do you cycle their program throughout the year? Most of the girls around here are playing almost year round. Can you give me some insight as to your periodization model?
Answer: This is always one of the toughest questions to answer because there are so many variables to consider. For instance, is the player [...]
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 [...]
The In-Season Program: The program we used was built around the key premise that we need to keep as much strength as possible to maintain speed and protect the knees from injury, but we wanted to also attempt to reduce the volume (fatigue) and soreness that usually comes with this type of training. Studies done [...]
Structured Periodization for Peak Performance:
As the athlete begins to specialize in soccer and has laid down a solid foundation of both athletic and soccer technical skills, it is time to begin planning out their training. This becomes essential as we want the players to be able to perform their best in peaking phases and critical [...]
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