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Development

Leveling the Playing Field in Soccer

Bridging the Training Gap Between Starters and Non-Starters Imagine you’re the coach of a professional soccer team. Every week, your starters give their all, running up and down the field for 90 minutes, pushing their bodies to the limit. Meanwhile, your non-starters—those players who spend most of the game on the bench—are eager for their […]

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Health

How Concussion Education Can Revolutionize Soccer Coaching

When was the last time you paused a game, not because of a sprain or a foul but because you noticed a player wasn’t quite right? Maybe they took a hit to the head but shrugged it off with a grin. Would you know what to do next? In the world of soccer, where fast-paced […]

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Development

Physical Fatigue and Its Impact on Players

Understanding how physical fatigue impacts performance is crucial for both coaches and players. A recent study sheds light on this intricate relationship, focusing on how acute physical fatigue influences peripheral perception, tactical behavior, and physical performance in soccer players. Let’s explore the findings and their implications for soccer coaching and player development. The Study at […]

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Strategy

How Coaches Shape Tackling

Tackling is a fundamental aspect of soccer, essential for defense and integral to the game’s dynamics. However, it also presents significant risks, particularly concussions and other injuries. Understanding how coaches communicate about tackling can provide insights into injury prevention and player development. A recent study sheds light on this important topic. The Theory of Planned […]

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Analytics

Predicting Player Performance

Predicting the future is no easy feat, especially when it comes to the dynamic and unpredictable world of soccer. Soccer fans and coaches alike have long sought ways to forecast player performance, and recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning are making this dream closer to reality. In a groundbreaking study, researchers from […]

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Health

Recovery after ACL Reconstruction

In the world of soccer, where the thrill of a goal and the agony of defeat are part of the game, another drama unfolds quietly yet profoundly: the battle against injuries. Among these, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture stands out. It’s not just a medical term but a pivotal event that can reshape a […]

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Development

The Half-Time Talk’s Impact on Small-Sided Games

Half-time is more than just a chance to catch a breath—it’s a critical moment for strategy and reflection. A recent study has shed light on how small-sided games (SSGs) and player-led discussions during these breaks can impact the development of young soccer players’ technical and tactical skills. Small-Sided Games: A Closer Look Small-sided games are […]

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Development

The Snowball Effect of Grit

When we think of soccer stars like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, what often comes to mind is their incredible talent. But beyond raw talent, there’s a hidden ingredient that’s pivotal to their success: grit. A recent study titled “How small differences grow over time – the snowball effect of grit on practice in sport” […]

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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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