For the past 15 years, I’ve had the chance to work with many athletes, and soccer has been one of the most fascinating. Why? Well, lots of soccer players, especially young ones, have told me their teams don’t focus much on getting faster. But here’s the thing: if they’re not training for speed, they’re not testing it either! Testing how fast players are can really help them get better at soccer and avoid injuries.
7 GOOD THINGS THAT COME FROM THESE TESTS:
- Personalized Training Programs: We can make workouts that focus on what each player needs to get better at.
- Goal Setting and Tracking: Players can set goals based on their test results and see how they improve over time.
- Injury Prevention: Tests can show if players are at risk of getting hurt, so coaches can help them stay safe.
- Performance Optimization: Knowing what they need to work on helps players get better at soccer.
- Competition Preparation: Tests help players and coaches get ready for games by knowing where they need to improve.
- Objective Feedback: Players get clear, honest feedback about how they’re doing.
- Motivation and Accountability: Tests make players want to do better and keep trying hard.
FINAL THOUGHTS
In conclusion, soccer players are always practicing their skills, but getting faster and stronger is super important too. Baseline testing helps show them the way to success, so parents, coaches, and players should make sure to do it.