by david | Oct 5, 2015 | soccer, strength & conditioning
Important–but not surprising–study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Researchers looked at two separate issues: 1.) mental fatigue and physical performance and 2.) mental fatigue and soccer skill performance. Mental fatigue was induced by...
by david | Jun 11, 2015 | soccer
When I was a senior in high school, I had an idea that I wanted to play soccer in college. Well . . . a small school in Iowa (Marycrest College) awarded me a full academic scholarship, so I accepted and played there for an injury-filled year I will never forget....
by david | Dec 26, 2012 | soccer
Soccer players are always after ways to improve the way the play. From foot skills, improved field vision and tactical awareness, a number of tools are necessary to do just that. But what about increasing kicking distance? An interesting review article was recently...
by david | Jun 18, 2012 | health & fitness, soccer, sports physical therapy, strength & conditioning
“Coaching is an art – particularly if you’re any good at it. It is not a paint-by-numbers.” I recently read one of the most insightful, affirmatory articles on coaching–and by extension, my professions of sports PT and strength & conditioning...
by david | Apr 27, 2012 | soccer
After an absolutely amazing run (this past week not withstanding), Barcelona’s coach, Pep Guardiola is stepping down at the end of the year. He will be replaced by long time assistant, Tito Vilanova. “Despite developing one of the greatest teams world...
by david | Apr 11, 2012 | soccer
On Wednesday, Pele–greatest soccer player of all time–suggested that Brazil’s Neymar is better than Barcelona record breaker Messi. Interesting. Neymar highlights. Messi highlights.
