Creatine affects the production of ATP, which is the body's main energy source, so it also benefits power and strength. Soccer requires repeated sprints, jumps, and kicks, each involving a lot of power ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons Americans Should Love Soccer and 3 Reasons They Don’t
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve most certainly noticed that it’s World Cup time. To some Americans the World Cup is cause for celebration, while to others it’s rather annoying or perhaps a ... Continue Reading
Plyometric Exercises Improve Athleticism in Youth Soccer Players
Plyometrics is a valuable training tool for many athletes. The performing-enhancing effects of plyometric exercises are widely accepted, as is the inclusion of plyos in strength and conditioning programs. ... Continue Reading
You Need to Do More Than Play Your Sport to Be Better at Your Sport
As a coach who has worked with athletes in many different sports and at many different levels, I can comfortably say the number of teams out there that have well-structured physical training is very low. ... Continue Reading
How Length of Round, Period, or Play Can Change a Sport
When you grow up with sports, either playing them or watching them, you never question some parts of the game. You think the game will never change, or more likely, you don’t think about the game in that ... Continue Reading
Science Says: Soccer Is Good For Your Heart
Soccer, or football, as it is called most places outside of the United States, is the most popular sport in the world. Soccer is quite physically demanding, and this study on soccer and heart health ... Continue Reading
Training in Sand Has Increased Benefits Compared to Grass
A recent study compared the effect of sand and grass training surfaces during sport-specific conditioning sessions in team sport athletes. The characteristics of a sand training surface and a grass ... Continue Reading
