Fitness Articles

Coping with an Injury

Every player throughout their career will have to deal with some kind of injury while playing. Coping with an injury can be tough but if you have the right mindset you will find that you can return even stronger than before.

30/01/2008 | Print | PDF | Email

Nutritional Myths

There are more myths that coaches, players and parents may be following, but below four of the more common myths are dispelled. By following the nutritional guidelines below, players, coaches and teams can put themselves in an advantageous position b...

16/01/2008 | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...

Sports Training - How Much is Too Much?

In kids' sports programs, fitness and skill development have to be balanced with the need to avoid overtraining. Overtraining is when the athlete is required to do too much - either physically or mentally, or both.

10/01/2008 | Print | PDF | Email

Three Training Principles Every Coach and Player Needs to Know

When you compare today’s professional soccer players, both men and women, to players of the past, they are faster, more flexible, and more powerful than ever before.

30/12/2007 | Print | PDF | Email

Youth Soccer Training Warm Up

The role of warm-up is extremely important in preparing an athlete to perform.  Long gone are the days of low-level cardio work right before play begins.

30/12/2007 | Print | PDF | Email