Author: Jon Scaccia
In the fast-paced world of soccer, the safety and health of players often take center stage, especially when it comes to head injuries and concussions. A recent article titled Sport-related… Read More
In the world of youth soccer, identifying and nurturing talent is a complex and multifaceted process. The insightful article “Soccer Player Characteristics in English Lower-League Development Programmes: The Relationships between… Read More
In the world of professional soccer, a revolution is quietly taking place, one that is set to change the game forever. This revolution is rooted in the realm of big… Read More
The world of soccer is buzzing with strategies to unearth the next big talent. However, a recent study titled “He’s Just a Wee Laddie”: The Relative Age Effect in Male… Read More
The study “The Relative Age Effect in the 10 Best Leagues of Male Professional Football of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)” offers groundbreaking insights into this phenomenon. Let’s… Read More
The journey from a local playground to the lush greens of professional soccer s arduous and only a few make it to the top. The role of academies in shaping… Read More
“Relative age effect in Spanish association football” by Jiménez and Pain presents a compelling exploration of the relative age effect (RAE) in Spanish youth soccer and its impact on player… Read More
As a youth player, I irrationally spent way too much time worrying about throw-ins. Turns out I was right to be overly anxious! Causal Analysis of Tactics in Soccer: The… Read More
Performance isn’t just about talent and training; it’s also significantly influenced by what players eat. The study “Dietary Intake of Soccer Players before, during and after an Official Game: Influence… Read More
In the world of soccer coaching and player development, the traditional approach of adopting tried and tested methods from one context to another has often been seen as the path… Read More