Speed & Agility Training

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

Plyometrics for Soccer

Soccer is a unique sport in regards to physical preparation because a player must be able to run for 90 minutes while performing quick and explosive movements during a game. Using plyometrics is one of the most effective ways for a player to increase...

01/10/2007 | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...

Agility Training: Learned or Natural Ability

Agility is the ability to rapidly change directions without the loss of speed, balance, or body control. As with other fitness components, agility is specific to a particular movement pattern. One problem with agility training is that an athlete can ...

12/08/2007 | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...