The 2026 World Cup Match Schedule Announcement is coming up!
What cities will host what matches? What will Philadelphia’s (the closest city to me) schedule be? On Sunday, 4 February 2024, at 3 pm ET, FIFA will announce the schedule,… Read More
Author: Jon Scaccia
Elevating Soccer Coaching with Holistic Training
The world of soccer coaching is constantly evolving, driven by groundbreaking research that aims to enhance player performance. A recent study, titled Exploring a holistic training program on tactical behavior… Read More
Optimizing Training in Youth Soccer: Insights from Elite U17 Players
The world of youth soccer is highly competitive, and the quest for optimal player development is more crucial than ever. The study The Ratio between Weekly Training and Match External… Read More
Redefining Youth Soccer Coaching
I’m always trying to find a better way to coach. And I’m trying to stay on top of the research so I can see what the experiences of others can… Read More
The Path to Soccer Stardom: Insights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The world of soccer is filled with young talents dreaming of World Cup glory. The recent study An early start at a professional soccer academy is no prerequisite for world… Read More
Putting the Football Back into Football Stardom: Insights from Gareth Bale’s Case Study
The glitz and glamour often overshadow the raw talent and hard work that defines the true essence of an athlete. The academic article “Putting the football back into football stardom:… Read More
Success in Youth Soccer: Leveraging Organizational Structure and Practices for Optimal Development
The nurturing of young talent through academies is vital. The recent study, “A survey of organizational structure and operational practices of elite youth football academies and national federations from around… Read More
Unlocking Elite Futsal Performance: A Deep Dive into Effective Time and Player Involvement
In the realm of sports science, understanding and optimizing player performance has always been a top priority. The recent study, “Interpreting match performance in elite futsal: considerations for normalizing variables… Read More
Enhancing Soccer Performance Analysis with AI and Machine Learning
In the dynamic world of soccer, understanding the nuances of player performance is crucial. The article from Nature, Context is key: normalization as a novel approach to sport specific preprocessing… Read More
Revolutionizing Soccer Coaching: A Closer Look at the U.S. Soccer’s Play-Practice-Play Model
Passion for soccer starts at the grassroots level, where the seeds of future talent are nurtured. Recognizing this, U.S. Soccer’s Coach Education Department has introduced a groundbreaking approach to coaching… Read More