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Barça Innovation Hub – Injury Prevention
In order to recertify with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), I am required to complete… Read More »Barça Innovation Hub – Injury Prevention
Using multi-color cones makes practices easier and more efficient
Bibs, balls, and cones are the coach’s essential equipment list for training sessions. Portable goals, agility equipment, stick flags, and a tactical board round out… Read More »Using multi-color cones makes practices easier and more efficient
Working with TacticalPad, Camtasia, and Vimeo
I’ve created an extensive library of practice activities in Academy Soccer Coach (ASC) over the last 18 months. I find it to be a great… Read More »Working with TacticalPad, Camtasia, and Vimeo
Application of TOVO “manage oneself” to younger players
With our younger players, a lot of our time is spent on “Manage oneself”. The TOVO principles are: Perceive and conceive Decide and deceive Execute… Read More »Application of TOVO “manage oneself” to younger players
4v4+4 wide switch on goals
I’ve used this game with U9s through U16s – it is a good activity to get a lot of touches, transitions, and goals. Description Players… Read More »4v4+4 wide switch on goals
Match day hydration protocols
Hydration status during activities in warm and humid weather can have a significant effect on the health of athletes and the quality of performance. Significant… Read More »Match day hydration protocols
5v5 2 halves 6 goals
This activity is designed to promote decision making, switching point-of-attack both laterally and to deeper supporting players. The use of goals with different point values… Read More »5v5 2 halves 6 goals
The moral dilemma of defending goal kicks in the 7v7 format
Except that it is not a moral dilemma at all. With the changes to the 7v7 format and rules a few years back, defending teams… Read More »The moral dilemma of defending goal kicks in the 7v7 format