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🤕 🏥 End of Season Fixture Congestion on Elite Soccer Players!!!!! ⚽ Elite soccer has captured the hearts of millions around the world, showcasing incredible skill, athleticism, and competition. However, the demanding schedules that players face, especially at the highest levels, have raised concerns about the impact of fixture congestion on their physical and mental well-being. Fixture congestion refers to the situation where players are required to participate in a high number of matches in a relatively short period of time. This report delves into the multifaceted impact of fixture congestion on elite soccer players, encompassing physical, physiological, and psychological aspects. https://lnkd.in/eFSGV8g3 #StudentOfTheGame #futbol #Sports #coaching #Training #fitness #onlineeducation #Soccer #performance #training

Really pleased to share this recently published research in Biology of Sport. Thanks to all the co-authors John Radnor, José Fonseca, Chris Haslam, Matthew King, David Rhodes, Piotr Zmijewski and Rafael Oliveira. 👨💻 This study examined the effects of possession (very low, low, high, and very high), team formation (3-5-2 and 4-3-3) and position (centre-backs, full-backs, centre midfielders, attacking midfielders, and centre forwards) on match load across two consecutive seasons in elite soccer. 🔬Main effects for formation on total distance, high-speed running, number of high metabolic load efforts were observed. In addition, there were significant interaction effects with formation×possession on TD, HSR, sprinting, HML efforts, and accelerations. From the position-specific analysis, only the running performance of centre-backs was affected by formation or positional factors. ⚽️ Formation and possession can have a significant impact on TD, HSR, and HML distance. Furthermore, players performed more high-intensity efforts in 3-5-2 than 4-3-3 formation. Thus coaches can evaluate running performance in the context of formation and possession and tailor tactical strategies to optimise physical performance. The Premier League #PremierLeague 👉 Download the full article here

Ok parents this clip is for you... In the ongoing debate about youth sports specialization, Bonnie offers invaluable insights on the importance of broadening athletic experiences for young athletes during year-round training. Having coached my nephew's hockey team for a few years, I've personally observed the evolving landscape of youth sports. Can the system be changed? Share this with someone who might have an opinion. #YouthDevelopment #YouthSports #sports

Keeping with the theme of 3’s, here are the three methods Old #Greybeard programs to help athletes improve their conditioning. As always, I’ve tried to take a step back and simplify the thought process behind improving “fitness” in basketball players, while continuing the fight to #makeconditioninggreatagain. I would be interested to hear how you develop your players in this aspect of performance? #strengthandconditioning #strengthandconditioningcoach #sportsperformance #sportsperformancetraining #energysystemdevelopment #aerobictraining #esd #gpp #basketballtraining

🇦🇺 #MelbourneStorm #U21 If you want to turn a rugby session into a breeding ground for #skill… 1️⃣ Everything (incl the “non-rugby” bits) should be relevant to what he or she will *actually* be doing in the game! e.g., forwards developing acceleration vs backs developing top speed in the pre-session activation! 2️⃣ Get a ball in their hand quickly, and often. e.g. in a session for 30+ players, there were at least 20 rugby balls on the pitch… …importantly, these weren’t zipped away, but out, on grass, and they moved with the player group as they transitioned through the warm-up! 3️⃣ Rep the context, not the action! 🏞️ The *exact* same thing never happens twice. e.g., almost everything happened in a setting with active attackers and active defenders… …which also started from scenarios (eg a hit-up followed by a kick). This created game-realism! 💡BONUS: It even “sounded” like a game! The co-coach (reffing games) repeated key language used by game referees in a tone similar to in-game (“held” -> “move”). A scenario starting in movement + a playing environment that sounds like it should = it *feels* like the game! 🏉🎉 ➕PLUS… Loved when the direct coach interaction happened - in breaks, or transitions between activities and start points. The coach *never* interrupted the flow of the game. It was always happening, he was always watching, but only stopped to restart play, not to speak! 🗣️ #learningadventure #coachabroad

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In-state and accessible, next-level U.S. Soccer education. ✅ Better coaches = better environment = better players. ✅ Get your registrations in order now, spots are limited. ✅ https://bit.ly/45RlILy