Soccer Fitness

Hello all.

I am developing a website pertaining to the physical fitness component of soccer. It is geared towards coaches, but useable for parents and players as well.

The website will have drills, exercises, and tests for areas including speed, agility, strength, aerobic and anaerobic development, as well topics regarding injury prevention and nutrition.

What I would like to ask of you is this: what are some things you would like more information on regarding fitness for soccer that you currently are unfamiliar?

If you only needed one internet resource to give you all the information you need regarding fitness for soccer, what information would be vital to you?

If you have any specific questions regarding fitness for soccer I can answer them here as well.

Thank you very much.

it would be nice to see a year long plan. Seems like most coaches do the same fitness drills throughout the year without taking into account the length of the season and the need to be building toward some goal and peaking at certain times. I have seen a few fitness systems that include micro and macro programs to account for these things. Also working in down time after each season needs to be part of the program. Even pros take 3-4 weeks off between each season.

I would like to know how to help prevent injuries such as my DD's stretched ankle tendon and torn ligament. Are there ways to tape the ankle to help? Should she wear ankle protectors even though the ones we have tried have rubbed blisters on her ankle and foot? Are there strengthening exercises? Preventative measures would certainly be appreciated.

I would like some more insight into nutrition. What to eat on game day depending on when you play? A meal plan for tournaments? And some real world ideas on what and where to eat.

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