Maximise potential and prevent injury
Stand out from the competition
Football is a fiercely competitive sport, both on and off the field, especially when it comes to fighting for positions in the best teams or academies.
Technical ability is a huge part of the game, but it's not enough without the strength and stamina to sustain maximum impact throughout the entire match.
Without these attributes, a player will not be able to maximise their potential. Higher-level players cover more ground and operate at higher intensities than others.
Strength and conditioning focuses on improving the players' ability to perform football-related movements, such as sprinting, running, jumping, and cutting.
Prevent injury
The most crucial element of player development is maximizing the time spent with the ball at their feet and the time on the pitch.
Injuries are a part and parcel of any sport, but applying good practices and focusing on strength and conditioning can reduce the risk of injury. This is achieved by:
- Building endurance in the muscles required for football.
- Maintaining proper length and tension of major muscle groups.
- Focusing on mobility and range of motion.
- Building strength and resilience around major joints.
Personalised growth programme
Football is a team sport, but to maximise individual potential, training demands need to be personalised.
Asking all players to perform the same drills at the same intensity can often be too easy for the higher performers, which stifles growth.
On the other hand, it can also be too difficult for players with a lower condition, leading to increased injury rates and player burnout.
To overcome these challenges, I implement the following strategies:
- Player testing: Assessing each player's individual capabilities to understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
- Movement screening: Evaluating players' movement patterns and identifying any limitations or imbalances that may affect performance.
- Tailoring drills to suit the needs of the athlete: Customising training exercises and intensity levels based on the specific requirements and abilities of each player. This ensures that both high-performing players are adequately challenged and those with lower conditioning can progress without undue strain.
Strength Academy
Strength Academy
Strength Academy
Session focus:
- Player conditioning,
- Developing strength and speed with and without the ball,
- Developing key strength movements.
The programme will focus on different aspects of the game throughout the season, to manage fatigue and maximise development potential.
Wednesday @ 5:30-6:30pm, Bosworth Academy, Desford, Leicestershire.
Power Academy
Strength Academy
Strength Academy
This is a virtual coaching plan, suitable for high potential players who want to develop physical capabilities, alongside existing football training commitments.
There are three levels to the power academy, which can include:
- Individual training programme,
- Monthly Movement screening,
- Individual mobility programme,
- Fatigue monitoring advice,
- Annual training cycle advice,
- Weekly check-ins,
- Rest & recovery advice.