Complete Conditioning for Soccer (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series)

By Sigi Schmid and Siegfried Schmid

Grueling. That's one way anyone who has ever played soccer describes the sport. Soccer requires spurts of speed and game-long endurance, so even the most skilled halfbacks, fullbacks, and forwards know they can't survive on talent alone. It also takes unbelievable conditioning--the kind of conditioning that guarantees the stamina to run the field and still have the explosiveness to plow through defenders, battle for position, and drill the ball into the goal. That's where Complete Conditioning for Soccer can help. Written by Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Sigi Schmid and Robert Alejo, a veteran conditioning coach who has worked with the UCLA Bruins and World Cup soccer teams, this book features numerous exercises designed to enhance performance. Modeled after the same conditioning programs as those used by the Galaxy and Bruin powerhouses, Complete Conditioning for Soccer shows players how to get in the best possible shape with expert information on - flexibility and warm-up techniques, - strength training, - power development, - aerobic training, - speed and agility exercises, and - individual and team conditioning with the ball. Unlike other books on the market, Complete Conditioning for Soccer is easy to follow--and use That's because the authors have combined step-by-step instructions with more than 125 photographs and illustrations to ensure that players use the proper form and technique. Use these expert coaches' conditioning programs to outperform and outwork your opponents, game after game

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880118296
• ISBN13: 9780880118293
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Informative and to the point

This was my first year teaching high school soccer. After thorough research I develop a preseason workout, a season workout, and a thorough stretch routine. I did not suffer one muscle injury this year and I think that the stretches had a lot to do with this. Overall, This book has many great ideas and if you need a little guidance this is definately the book for you.

This is what you need!

This book is what every soccer player needs. you can use it for short or long term goals. enjoy the easy but complete instructions to improve your game.