Everybody has heard of the slogan, “No pain, no gain.” But does it really have to be that way? Every soccer player at some stage has woken up the next morning sore. Whether it was pre-season, extra training loads or playing deep into extra time, Continue Reading
Does Coffee Increase Soccer Performance?
Everybody drinks coffee! As a matter of fact, I’ve just polished off one of my favourite brews, the skinny cappuccino. No sugar of course. Most parents live on the stuff and cannot start the day without it. Great for that instant burst of energy Continue Reading
Soccer Case Study: Fitness Levels for Different Positions
In the following case study, 14 top-level soccer players were filmed and studied during 5 different matches. The objective of this experiment was to determine the different levels of fitness required to play certain positions. Most would agree the Continue Reading
