Periodization Archives

25 Nov The Five Course Meal of Soccer Performance

Posted at 16:34h in Blog, Coaching, Periodization, Soccer Science, Strength and Conditioning by erica 0 Comments

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Bad soccer performance training is like dinner at Burger King: abruptly tossed together last minute with no thought and care. Good soccer performance training is like a five course meal: meticulously prepared ahead time with thought and intricacy. To that end, I've seen a plethora of performance...

08 Nov Podcast Discussion On In-Season Strength Training, Recovery, and Monitoring

Posted at 14:47h in Blog, In-season Training, Online Training, Periodization, Soccer, Uncategorized by erica 0 Comments

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In-season strength training is like Walmart: get your crap, and get out. The good news is, it does not have to be long or complicated. Look, I understand the youth soccer season is hectic and overwhelming. The duress of the schedule leaves kids and parents wondering when...

26 Oct Year-Round Periodization for Youth Soccer Players

Posted at 11:28h in Blog, Girls' Soccer Training, Periodization, Podcasts, Recovery, Soccer, Soccer Science by erica 0 Comments

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This much I know: youth soccer players train and play more than professionals. The year-round schedule is packed with practices, technical training sessions, free play nights, games and tournaments. And sometimes, players play two to three games a week with an itty bitty 24-hour recovery window. Excuse me,...