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    #16
    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
    I am looking to have my child do training in the off-season, but I am looking at nonsoccer training (strength, agility, speed work). How many use this in the off-season and what type of benefits have you seen?
    The age of the players is crucial when you decide what to do.

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      #17
      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
      Not sure of the age of your child. Many colleges have off season programs available for download. Link below is an example:

      http://jmusports.com/documents/2015/...ts.pdf?id=1290

      My $.02. As a former personal trainer I would look for a program that focuses on injury prevention and stability before strength and agility. If you don't balance the athlete’s strength and weaknesses you are setting them up for failure {serious injury}. As older age groups practice/play 10 months or more per year this becomes evident in the increase of season ending injuries {especially females with ACL injuries}. Most players are doing the same/similar workouts and cool downs for most of the year. My daughter's {U17} off season work consists of body weight exercises, biking and core conditioning. She does not participate in ANY soccer style training. I believe your idea of Non soccer activities is best. Our results have been four years of injury free play. She starts/plays High School and Club. She plays 90% or more of every game on both Teams.
      Good luck to your player and best wishes for an injury free season.
      As a former personal trainer you probably know the answer to these questions:
      1. What is the basic principle of off season training?
      2. What consists of injury prevention training?

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