SoccerFIT Academy - Functionally Integrated Training
Functionally Integrated Training for Soccer
After you have taken the test and entered your scores on the data entry sheets for (please enter scores on either the male data entry sheet or female data entry sheet by clicking on these links). You will be taken to our results page which display’s your scores in a comparative radar graph on top [...]
Today we are going to look at the results of our fall program in terms of agility. One of the most respected tests for agility in all sports is the 5-10-5 shuttle (or pro-agility run), where the athlete will start with a lateral sprint 5 yards to the right, then turn and run 10 yards [...]
This week went very well… We began our Elasticity Phase in the Plyo Program and did some very unique training/testing on the Fusion Sport Smart Speed System. This system gives instant feedback regarding how quickly the player got off the ground and how high they jumped. This type of training is essential when trying to [...]
In a former post we discussed an assessment of landing mechanics as they apply to knee tracking and the risk of lower body injury. This Tuck Jump Assessment was one of our most popular posts on this site and has spured much conversation on why we do jump training with our athletes (even if they [...]
Last fall we implemented an assessment of landing mechanics based on some research that was presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Convention in July of 09. The test involves 10, repeat tuck jumps for maximum height and speed off the ground and we graded 10 different factors such as Valgus Landing, Contact [...]
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