Due to the nature of the sport, soccer players tend to have a high risk of knee injuries, but by including certain exercises you can help prevent these injuries, or speed up recovery post-injury. I had to learn this the hard way… Back in 2004 I was taking Judo lessons in my quest to become… Continue reading Sore Knees? Here’s How to Fix Knee Pain
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Proper Nutrition Helps Soccer Players Blast Through 2nd-Half Slump
Research suggests soccer players need better nutrition Despite soccer being the most popular sport in the world, there has been little scientific research related to the nutritional needs of soccer players. Thankfully more studies are now being conducted, and the more recent research indicates that soccer athletes need to follow similar nutrition guidelines to marathon runners. At first… Continue reading Proper Nutrition Helps Soccer Players Blast Through 2nd-Half Slump
A Strong Core Improves Performance
Because all movement originates from the core, it’s important for soccer athletes to develop a strong midsection to improve performance with other compound exercises and athletic movements. First of all it’s important to recognize that your “core” is more than just your abs. It includes all of the muscles in your torso that support the spine and… Continue reading A Strong Core Improves Performance
Warm Up Exercises For Soccer
A proper dynamic warm up will not only help prevent injuries during soccer games and practices, but it will also lead to a more powerful performance on the field, or in the gym. The exercises demonstrated in the videos below will prepare your muscles, joints, and nervous system for the activities ahead, enabling you to… Continue reading Warm Up Exercises For Soccer
Our Soccer DVD is Now a Digital Download!
We are very proud to announce that our already popular DVD, “Building the Complete Soccer Athlete: Train Like a Pro” has been converted to MP4 format and is now available as a digital download at: –> Soccer Training Program This development was in response to many requests from customers and subscribers to make our DVD… Continue reading Our Soccer DVD is Now a Digital Download!
Nutrition and Supplementation for Athletes
Nutrition and exercise or athletic performance are strongly related yet many athletes tend to focus only on their physical training and neglect their nutrition. Proper nutrition can enhance physical performance and maximize benefits derived from exercise. Conversely, poor nutrition can undermine exercise programs and athletic endeavors leading to sub-optimal performance, injuries, premature aging and even… Continue reading Nutrition and Supplementation for Athletes
Is Strength Training Safe for Youth Soccer Fitness Programs?
For years medical and exercise professionals, soccer coaches, and parents discouraged prepubescent youth from resistance training. The old school of thought was that strength training would damage the growth plates and retard or stunt children’s skeletal development. Some coaches and soccer players also believed that resistance training would cause the athletes to become slower. In… Continue reading Is Strength Training Safe for Youth Soccer Fitness Programs?
Training for Soccer Speed
(This is a guest post from Free Footy Tips) When it comes to playing and training for football, speed and agility should be at the forefront of any player`s mind. These days, with football played at such a frenetic pace, a lot of emphasis is put on the stamina side of the game and while… Continue reading Training for Soccer Speed
Winning Soccer Psychology
Soccer players, as with many athletes, focus most of their time and energy on developing their technical skills, fitness and conditioning. This is obviously important, however it is also very important to address the mental element. Soccer psychology is an often neglected but very powerful aspect of becoming an elite athlete. Some soccer athletes seem… Continue reading Winning Soccer Psychology