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Conditioning, Speed, And Agility

Soccer Conditioning: Are Long Runs Best?

By Kristen Gostomski
| March 28, 2021 | Conditioning, Speed, And Agility, Coaching

While long runs can create an aerobic base, too much long-distance running—without focus on short sprints and other high intensity activity—can have a negative impact on an athlete’s speed and power.

Soccer is perceived as a sport that requires continuous running, however soccer isn’t a continuous 3 mile run like some people believe. It’s a sport that depends on bouts of maximum force followed by a period of recovery—usually a walk or a very slow jog. Keep those things in mind as we explore the science of energy systems and muscle fiber types.
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Develop Athleticism First, Focus on Specific Skills Later

By Kristen Gostomski
| May 15, 2019 | Strength Training, Conditioning, Speed, And Agility, Parenting, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Popular

While genetics determine an athlete’s potential, nurturing innate abilities in the correct sequence determines how closely the athlete reaches peak potential.

For long-term development, follow the First-Things-First theory.

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How to Develop Speed & Agility for Youth Athletes

By Kristen Gostomski
| October 4, 2018 | Conditioning, Speed, And Agility

Speed and agility are essential for success in almost every sport, yet few parents, coaches, or athletes understand how to safely and efficiently develop those components. While genetics determine an athlete’s potential for speed and quickness, the nurturing of those innate abilities determines how closely the athlete reaches peak potential.

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Athlete Development Model

By Kristen Gostomski
| September 5, 2018 | Strength Training, Conditioning, Speed, And Agility, Mental Training, Parenting, Coaching, Injury Prevention

Many experts believe and studies confirm that today’s culture of early sports specialization with an emphasis on year-round structured training is stunting the mental and physical development of youth. Until about age 12, general athleticism—nurtured with free play and multiple sports—should be prioritized over sport-specific skills. Even after the age of 12, free play—without interference from adults—remains important.

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