Use “Hidden Testing” to Improve Your Warm-ups
We explored soccer testing in a UEFA conditioning course, focusing on efficient ways to integrate testing methods like LESS, CMAS, and S-MAS into training to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
Assessing Abductor and Adductor Strength in Croatian Youth Football: Insights from VALD Technology
In the world of sports science, understanding the physical capabilities and limitations of athletes is essential for optimizing performance and preventing injuries. Following our previous exploration into Nordic hamstring strength among Croatian youth football players (check out the previous blog here), this blog delves into the assessment of abductor and adductor strength using VALD technology. […]
3 Key Advantages of Using Training Builder for Soccer Preseason
Preseason is a critical time in soccer where coaches face the challenge of meeting the diverse needs of their players. Utilizing tools like Training Builder can streamline the creation of customized training protocols, helping coaches effectively manage strength training for a large squad.
In Season Planning in Football: Training Day Construction
Introduction This text will be used to illustrate the structure of a training day in football. Recently it has become quite popular to use scientific terms and support every work with scientific evidence, but in the world of football, some things have not yet been tested or are simply not that easy to confirm. If […]
In Season Planning in Football: Training Day Construction, Part 2
In the first blog, I wrote about the initial factors that influence the creation of a training day during the season, with one of the key factors definitely being the timing of the previous match. I gave the example of MD+1 and we discussed how the minutes played are the main factors that dictate the […]
Understanding the Differences Between Female and Male Athletes for Improved Performance
In the world of sports, understanding the differences between female and male athletes is essential for optimizing performance, training strategies, and injury prevention. While both genders possess remarkable athletic abilities, there are distinct anatomical, physiological, and hormonal variations that set them apart. In this blog post, we will explore these differences and their impact on […]
Exercise Programs for Shoulder Injury Prevention in Soccer
In recent years, shoulder injuries have become an increasing health problem for soccer players and athletes in general. In soccer, numerous researchers have noted that goalkeepers are more susceptible to upper limb injuries than other field players [1]. Understanding the Scope of Shoulder Injuries in Soccer On average, elite soccer players experience 1.5 to 7.6 […]
Data Science in Sport
Moneyball and Data Science in Sport In 2011, the movie Moneyball came out. It was the first time when the term data science entered into the public’s consciousness. At the time Billy Beane was the general manager of the Oakland Athletics. Through the use of sabermetrics, the empirical analysis of baseball statistics he was able […]
Intro to Monitoring
Why track load? Given the relationship among athlete workloads, injury and performance athlete monitoring has become critical in the high-performance sporting environment(1). Gabbett TJ, et al. Br J Sports Med Month 2017 Vol 0 No 0 Load monitoring is the process of tracking and analyzing the physical demands placed on an athlete or team during […]
Strength and conditioning – What it takes to be one
What is strength and conditioning and what do strength and conditioning coaches do? We have been called many names through our development and through the rise in the sports industry. Personal trainer, physical coach, fitness coach, performance coach and many other names, but basically the title that brings it all together and the one that […]
