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Health

Don’t do bicycle kicks in beach soccer!

Not a full blog, but that’s where the most injuries are. “The most common location of the BK-related injury was the head/neck (68.7%), whereas the most common location of the BK-unrelated injury was the lower extremity (54.1%) (p < 0.01). The findings demonstrated that beach soccer injury incidence was quite high; the most common injury location was […]

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Analytics

How Perfectionism Affects Soccer Referees

In the fast-paced world of soccer, referees play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and fairness of the game. They make real-time decisions under intense pressure, managing everything from fouls to offside calls. Given these high stakes, it’s essential to understand what influences a referee’s performance on the field. A recent study explores the […]

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Development

Caffeine and Soccer: Boost or Bust?

Whether it’s shaving a second off a sprint or perfecting the arc of a long pass, players and coaches are always looking for ways to enhance performance. One popular tool in this quest is caffeine, known for its ability to boost physical performance in various sports. But how does it affect cognitive functions like decision-making […]

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Health

Overcoming Pain: Insights for Soccer Coaching

Introduction In the world of sports, particularly soccer, injuries and pain are often seen as unavoidable hurdles. For young athletes, these experiences can be particularly challenging, impacting not only their physical abilities but also their emotional well-being. A recent systematic review, “Adolescents’ Experience with Sports-Related Pain and Injury,” sheds light on the multifaceted experiences of […]

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Culture

Soccer Salaries: Does Beauty Matter?

The labor market’s fascination with behavioral biases has gained substantial academic attention over the past decade. One particularly intriguing aspect is the role of physical attractiveness in salary determination. This blog delves into recent research exploring the “beauty premium” in professional soccer, examining whether good looks can influence player salaries. This study’s findings have significant […]

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Health

Soccer Concussion Guidelines: Ensuring Player Safety

Soccer, the world’s most popular sport, brings joy to millions, but lurking in its shadows is a less celebrated aspect: sport-related concussions (SRC). These injuries have increasingly caught the attention of athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals due to their immediate and long-term effects on neurological health. Recent studies highlight alarming trends: former elite soccer players […]

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Development

Building Resilience in Youth Soccer

In the high-stakes world of professional academy youth soccer, resilience is a cornerstone for both performance and development. A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology delves into the specific behaviors that characterize resilience in this context. This research is groundbreaking as it sheds light on observable resilience behaviors, offering invaluable insights […]

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Analytics

Player Tracking Data is Revolutionizing Player Development

Soccer, the beautiful game, is undergoing a quiet revolution. No, it’s not a new tactical formation or a groundbreaking coaching method. Instead, it’s a technological transformation powered by player tracking data. This article delves into the fascinating world of sports analytics, particularly focusing on soccer, and explores how tracking data is reshaping coaching and player […]

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Health

Neck Strength and Soccer Player Safety

In the world of soccer, the thrill of a perfectly executed header can be exhilarating, especially when on goal. However, recent research has highlighted potential risks associated with repeated heading, particularly regarding cognitive performance. A recent study published in PLOS ONE by Lin et al. delves into this issue, exploring whether neck strength or specific […]

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