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Development

How Simple Cues Shape Young Soccer Players’ Kicks

Every coach has yelled it: “Keep your eye on the ball!” But what if that classic advice is actually hurting performance—especially for young players? A new study in Scientific Reports by Golnoosh Abdi and colleagues (2025) tackled this age-old question head-on. Researchers worked with 112 girls aged 10–12, none of whom played organized soccer, to […]

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Strategy

Play Your Way to Perfect Passing

Picture this: you’re coaching a group of eager 9-year-olds. They love the game—but every time they try to pass, the ball skids off target or gets intercepted. You run the standard cone drills, but they start to lose focus. One kid starts dribbling off to the corner. Another is tying his shoes. Sound familiar? A […]

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Analytics

How Soccer Analytics Are Changing Coaching Forever

Picture this: your team’s winger sprints into open space, but the ball never comes. Parents in the stands groan. Coaches shake their heads. But what if, instead of guesswork, you had proof—real numbers showing which players actually create space, when pressing breaks down, and how your formation shapes control of the field? That’s the promise […]

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Uncategorized

What Makes Elite Keepers Different

Every weekend, thousands of fans cheer when a goalkeeper makes an impossible save—diving full stretch to tip a shot over the bar. But behind those highlight-reel moments lies a truth few realize: goalkeeping is one of soccer’s least understood positions, scientifically speaking. A 2022 review by Markel Pérez-Arroniz and colleagues at the University of the […]

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Health

Analyzing the Science Behind Soccer Injuries

The world of soccer is not just about spectacular goals and breathtaking saves; it’s also a field where science and technology have a profound impact, especially when it comes to injuries. In 2025, the integration of cutting-edge science in analyzing and preventing soccer injuries has reached unprecedented levels, helping players stay fit and prolong their […]

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Health

More on the impacat of heat stress on soccer players’ performance

A recent surge in studies has focused on the impact of external conditions, such as extreme heat, on athletes. With increasing global temperatures, understanding how heat stress affects soccer players is more crucial than ever. Let’s delve into the science behind this phenomenon and explore strategies to mitigate its impact. The Science of Heat Stress […]

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Analytics

Muscle, Mind, and Strategy

At its highest levels, soccer is a blend of science and artistry. As we delve into the latest insights from research and news, we discover how science is revolutionizing the game. This week, let’s explore how scientific advancements are influencing soccer, from training techniques to psychological strategies. The Role of Tensiomyography in Modern Soccer Recent […]

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Development

A successful season for the Crabs!

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Uncategorized

The Hidden Geometry Behind Team Shape

If you’ve ever watched your team stretch across the field and thought, “We look organized… but are we?”, you’re asking the same question researchers are now quantifying. A 2025 Scientific Reports study from Northwestern University and the Portuguese Football Federation uncovers a deceptively simple metric that could change how we analyze and train for team […]

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How Simple Cues Shape Young Soccer Players’ Kicks

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