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Everybody has heard of the slogan, “No pain, no gain.” But does it really have to be that way? Every soccer player at some stage has woken up the next morning sore. Whether it was pre-season, extra training loads or playing deep into extra time, the results are usually the same, MUSCLE SORENESS. Here’s a [...]
Everybody drinks coffee! As a matter of fact, I’ve just polished off one of my favourite brews, the skinny cappuccino. No sugar of course. Most parents live on the stuff and cannot start the day without it. Great for that instant burst of energy and the endurance needed to chase after the little ones. So [...]
Young players are developing both physically and mentally as we speak. It’s no secret. The development phase ranges from early childhood right through to late adolescence. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, I’ve always preached that young soccer players are not miniature adults and training methods and drills should not be mirrored [...]
In the following case study, 14 top-level soccer players were filmed and studied during 5 different matches. The objective of this experiment was to determine the different levels of fitness required to play certain positions. Most would agree the fitness demands of a midfielder would be greater than a defender or a striker. A strong case [...]