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To Sprint or Not to Sprint in Soccer: That’s the Question!
By Efthymios Kyprianou on 04/12/2021In this presentation, Efthymios is demonstrating the importance of Max Sprinting Speed (MSS) in soccer; how to measure it, how to periodize it, and how we can train it.
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Strength Training In Soccer
By Aleksa Bošković on 05/03/2021Strength training in soccer can often be the most challenging part of a strength and conditioning job. We always think about how to design proper load during the preparatory period and in-season period in soccer. Different scenarios, set and reps schemes, methods with load monitoring for each example are something that you will find in this article.
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Movement Preparation for Soccer
By Aleksa Bošković on 02/07/2020Warming-up seems to constantly be a “hot” topic of strength and conditioning coaches, particularly in team sports such as soccer. In this video, Aleksa Boskovic addresses the warming up in soccer using the three phases. Find out more in the following blog post and video.
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Let’s Talk About Weekly Plans in Soccer
By Efthymios Kyprianou on 02/06/2020How to adapt weekly soccer plans to different scenarios? Find out in the new article by Efthymios Kyprianou.
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Hamstring Injury Prevention in Soccer
By Efthymios Kyprianou on 30/03/2020In this small presentation, Efthymios Kyprianou (S&C coach) presents his thoughts on hamstring injury prevention in soccer.
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New Membership Benefit
By Mladen Jovanovic on 13/04/2019Efthymios Kyprianou and Francesco Farioli have compiled and updated Balancing Physical & Tactical Load in Soccer: A Holistic Approach series of articles and made an eBook that you as a member of the Complementary Training can download for free.
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T-Spine Mobility
By Urška Kokelj on 20/01/2019This article will focus on the thoracic spine, which has been subject to changes due to the modern lifestyle and its (mal)adaptations to movement(adaptations to chronic poor posture or repetitive movements).
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The Athlete’s Hip
By Urška Kokelj on 22/12/2018This article will address football (soccer) players and their hips, the issues we regularly notice in this cohort of athletes, and the methods and exercises we use to treat or prevent these issues.
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Balancing Physical & Tactical Load in Soccer: A Holistic Approach – Part 3
By Efthymios Kyprianou on 07/12/2018In the third and last part of this article series, we will outline and elaborate on the most essential aspects each professional must consider, when designing a weekly plan.
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Balancing Physical & Tactical Load in Soccer: A Holistic Approach – Part 2
By Efthymios Kyprianou on 03/11/2018Sometimes, coaches tend to overcomplicate their work with fancy equipment and ideas but in the end, they forget their initial target. Coaches should know their strengths and weaknesses and adjust their philosophy way of playing according to the team they are working with.