Developing Eccentric Leg Strength With Squats and a Ball

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Justin Cresser When we think of improving strength with resistance training, thoughts of pushing heavy weights on the bench press, or squatting bars with many plates, comes to mind. That is, we generally think of developing concentric strength. Our … Continue reading →

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High-Intensity Conditioning Circuit for Pre-Season Training

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Justin Cresser Our club begins the major competitive season in the next 2 to 3 weeks, so we are therefore entering into the pre-season phase of the training year. As you transition from the off to the pre-season, the … Continue reading →

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Functional Training of the Centre Midfielder: Change of Direction, Half-turns and Speed Dribbling

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Justin Cresser As your players advance and begin to play at higher levels, they will need some degree of Functional or Position-specific Soccer training. For example, wingers need to be good dribblers and crossers of the ball and should … Continue reading →

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Combining Strength Endurance With Technical Training

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Michael Saif

Developing whole body strength is essential for peak performance in soccer. How effective you are at shielding the ball from an opposing defender, getting up quickly from a fallen position and constantly withstanding shoulder to shoulder and other physical contact … Continue reading →

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Soccer Stability – Lateral Jumps 2-2 Stick

Posted on June 22, 2011 by World Class Coaching
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Playing soccer places a lot of stress on a player’s body, therefore minimising this stress becomes a priority for both coach and player. Dynamic stability requires the player to maintain/hold an ‘ideal posture’ during a phase of movement. Decelerating, changing … Continue reading →

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