Shirts versus skins, you in? š The thing I love the most about soccer is it can played almost anywhere. The goals can consist of two shirts each, and out of bounds can be water bottles. Itās the beautiful game for so many reasons, and thatās one of them.
2023-03-28 00:02:52 +0000 UTC View Post
My favorite all time action: kicking Before freshman year in high school, I could barely get the ball off the ground. Now, my record distance on a free kick is 65 yards. As easy as it is to say power isnāt everything in soccer, increasing my quad strength in the gym sure did help. Thatās why whenever I hear someone say they donāt workout cause they donāt want to get too big, I laugh.
2023-03-27 02:55:56 +0000 UTC View Post
This type of drill is easily becoming my new favorite workout for improving footwork. The best thing about it is it is it can be setup in a completely random fashion. Simply place the cones in a random method, then try to dribble threw them all with no mistakes. Itās extremely good for working on micro touches, so toe touches on the ball would be a great warmup to begin with.
2023-03-25 23:25:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Strength is the name of the game. Having strength in your arsenal especially in the world of soccer has many benefits. Here a few right off the top of my head: 1. Body blocking. Great for defending the ball. 2. Mass. Makes it much harder to knock down. 3. Power. Whether striking the ball or saving it as a goal keeper, youāll need strength to do it.
2023-03-24 22:24:28 +0000 UTC View PostThe pre season fit: Before school even started. The team was required to show up a month early to go through pre season trainings. These are the daily workouts we weāre required to attend for 5 days out of the week dressed in only black: 1. 6:30am runs with the team. Every Monday was a time trial for a 1, 2 or 3 mile run. 2. 2:00pm sweat session consisted of heavy agility and cone drills, If we were lucky, we got to break the balls out and do some cone work with the ball. 3. 6:00pm game night, weād line the goals up on the field and do half field 6v6ās and switch out the teams after whoever scored 2 goals first. Would you enjoy it?
2023-03-23 22:30:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Consistency and purpose is the name of the game. It may seem like it takes I take a long time to get these drills done every day, but it honestly takes no longer than 30 minutes, and your body does the rest. Simply familiarize yourself with the ball and learn the basics: passing, dribbling and shooting is all you need to perfect. Happy hump day and get your passes in!
2023-03-23 00:21:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Yāall know the drill: We got some post workout agility drills to keep me on my toes, then afterwards will consist of a fat protein shake and steam shower. Remember, itās the most rewarding to do agility practice after youāre tired from a workout, for itāll feel like youāre at that 90th minute mark pushing everything you got. Itāll be hard, itāll be tough, but the reward is worth it!
2023-03-21 21:26:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Terrain: One thing Iāve learned in my endeavors of college soccer is good terrain is not promised. Fields are never going to be the same, nor perfect. Itās a good habit to experience different fields especially if you played a lot on turf fields like I did. This way youāre accustomed to the field and can adjust your gameplay accordingly.
2023-03-20 20:40:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Sunday Fun Day! I like starting the week off with a bang, so some upper body it is. Top it off with some cardio and ball work and boom, youāre ready for the week!
2023-03-20 02:59:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe better you are with close quarter dribbling, the better off youāll be in the attacking third. Once youāre able to dribble like a pro, itāll be extremely hard for defenders to stop you, for their tackle will be just another cone for you to dribble around.
2023-03-18 19:02:09 +0000 UTC View Post
The studās ideal favorite day of the week: 1. Breakfast 2. Back and Biās 3. Cardio 4. Lunch 5. Juggling and footwork skills while sore from leg day 6. Sauna & steam room 7. Dinner 8. You ššš
2023-03-17 19:37:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Soccer players can be strong too! Hear me out. For as long as Iāve been playing. Iāve always been told I have a soccer player build (although I was 40lbs less). As soon as I put on a little bit of size, itās like the whole world turned and now everyone says I look like a football player. Soccer players NEED strength. The amount of power behind my kicks, throw ins and even just sprint speed have all climbed as Iāve put on healthy weight. Not to mention my dribbling speed and skill moves have slightly improved. Now donāt get me wrong, you can definitely put weight on incorrectly. Diet is super important in doing this correctly. With the right diet and training, anything is possible.
2023-03-16 19:30:51 +0000 UTC View Post
The beauty of the sport is it can be enjoyed anywhere and anytime. It all depends on your mentality and what you want out of it. If youāre trying to simply increase your familiarity with the ball. The best thing you can do is keep it around you all the time.
2023-03-15 17:11:37 +0000 UTC View Post
The more I play, the more I find myself in a greater connection with my body. Itās almost like my mind to muscle connection is improving š. If thereās anything Iāve learned from being in sports, itās the more you put in, the more you get out.
2023-03-14 02:04:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Your surroundings define you: I keep a soccer ball in my trunk at all times, and I have them all around my room. If you truly love something, youāll incorporate it to your daily life.
2023-03-12 22:21:15 +0000 UTC View PostCalculated trainings: Itās important to make sure youāre getting game like reps at least once or twice a week. Doing personalized shooting, dribbling or juggling skills are great, but you canāt forget the big picture. Some games you only have a 1 or 2 chances to shoot, so itās important to make the most out of them when you can.
2023-03-12 01:30:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Would you have me on your team? šš Although personal skill is so important in the game of soccer, the reality is the game is a team sport. You have to be willing to compromise with other players in order to be successful. Many teammates in the past have caused me trouble, but itās vital to work out the differences so you can thrive together.
2023-03-10 16:25:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Back in my preseason college soccer days, we would wake up, train, eat, train, eat, train, sleep & repeat for weeks on end. After doing this for camp for 4 years, I almost became numb to the feeling of working out, and now it serves as my mediation. Whether it be a full on soccer game or just a gym session, the benefits to physical activity are endless.
2023-03-09 05:25:11 +0000 UTC View Post
No matter where find yourself. if you stay consistent with what you work for, your passion will turn from a dream to reality. I found myself in a completely new area this weekend, but it didnāt stop me from doing what I love.
2023-03-05 17:44:47 +0000 UTC View PostCasual Friday futsal! I love breaking the futsal ball out after the gym, itās such a playful way to mess around dribbling. Itās great for practicing footwork and is fantastic for close quarters.
2023-03-04 04:37:40 +0000 UTC View PostCrushed a heavy leg day and got some juggling in afterwards to loosen the legs up. Doing this is such a great habit after a workout, because the hard part isnāt playing when youāre fresh, but when youāre exhausted.
2023-03-01 05:52:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Life is what you make it. If I want to be a body building soccer player. Thatās exactly what Iām gonna do š¤šŖš¼.
2023-02-27 22:12:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Throw back to Christmas Day. If only my college soccer association would allow my Santa suit as a uniform, it would have been over for the other team š¤š
2023-02-26 04:21:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Consistency is the key to growth, even if you canāt do specifically what you want. Pushing your body through a quick workout, is way better than succumbing to muscle atrophy by not doing anything. Stay consistent!
2023-02-23 16:49:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Nothing like a sweaty sauna session after cardio. The benefits are endless and the feeling afterwards is priceless. I highly recommend a cardio and abs day topped off with a sauna or steam room for restarting your week. Now i can hit the pitch and feel light as a feather šŖ¶.
2023-02-20 16:51:11 +0000 UTC View Post
One of the most underrated workouts should be running in sand. By the time I finished my walk I couldnāt even stand. Highly recommend it for stamina/ calf work šŖš¼š„µ.
2023-02-18 00:15:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Nutrition and mindset: Your body listens to your mind. If you can positively reinforce your mind with a healthy lifestyle + proper nourishment. You will unlock new aspects of yourself you never thought possible. Be consistent and intentional with what you do, and I promise you will see results.
2023-02-14 05:32:14 +0000 UTC View PostLeg day topped off with some abs and cardio is always a good match. This session is a great workout the day before a game, and hereās why: ā¢ Iāll be light on my toes for when I get to the pitch. ā¢ My core will be prepared for any shifts in direction. ā¢ My leg strength will not need a warmup, as I already have my leg strength activated, just some agility and mobility exercises is all thatās required. Train smarter not harder š
2023-02-12 02:24:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Healthy Habits: Make your hard work speak for itself. Iāve kept the same physique year round due to the consistency I put into a healthy diet and exercise. Once youāve created the habit, itās a piece of cake š°.
2023-02-09 22:29:11 +0000 UTC View Post
