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The world¿s leading practitioners working in elite soccer all share advanced knowledge of the environment as well as a scientific understanding of the game and players. The content in this book is derived from practical and evidence-based concepts that has been applied at the elite level.
List of contents
1. Role of the Practitioner
2. From Academy to Professional
3. Needs Analysis and Testing
4. Strength, Power and Injury Prevention
5. Conditioning
6. Player Monitoring and Practical Application
7. Wearable Technology
8. Recovery and Nutrition
9. Return to Play
10. Periodisation
11. Coach and Staff Integration
About the author
Alex Calder is the Head of Sports Science with Houston Dynamo, competing in the Major League Soccer (MLS). He is an accredited Level 3-Elite Coach with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), as well as holding accreditations through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa). Having worked in a variety of sports, he has coached at different levels of competition worldwide for the past decade. He has published several articles in relation to physical preparation and analysis.
Adam Centofanti is currently the Head of Fitness for the Seattle Sounders FC, having previously served as the Head of Academy Strength & Conditioning for Houston Dynamo FC. Formally with Melbourne City FC, Adam held various roles with the club including conditioning coach/sports scientist in the academy sector as well as overseeing the women’s performance program, achieving multiple championships. He currently holds a Masters in Sports Science (Football Performance) and an Undergraduate Degree in Sports Science. Adam is accredited as a Level 2 Coach by the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) and as a Sport Scientist by Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Additionally, Adam also holds a B-License for coaching with the Football Federation Australia (FFA).
Summary
The world’s leading practitioners working in elite soccer all share advanced knowledge of the environment as well as a scientific understanding of the game and players. The content in this book is derived from practical and evidence-based concepts that has been applied at the elite level.
