With soccer being the world’s game we put a lot of pride into the soccer players at Ford Sports Performance. Soccer is both anaerobic and aerobic so it is vital that the athletes have a balance of type 1 and type 2 muscle fibers. The cardiorespiratory aspect of soccer is extremely important for success so we begin with implementing correct running mechanics which enhances/improves speed and efficiency of running. Once an athlete has the principles of running down, we shift towards change of direction, change of speed and agility in order to allow the body to develop before adding in ball skills. Throughout all of the training, our soccer players are put through knee strengthening exercises, ankle stability work and also quad/hamstring maintenance depending on each athlete. Similar to other sports here at FSP, we include lifting programs specific to the sport to benefit and compliment what is trained on the field.
Strength and Speed Training: As a soccer player a balance of the two is required to be one of the best! The contrast of acceleration on the field and strength while on the ball will set an individual apart from others on the field. We focus on realistic speed training that will enhance overall performance in a game or practice which is both short and long sprints. In soccer, a 5-yard sprint might be just as important as the 80yd sprint that happens minutes later. In order to develop speed correctly and safely, we use strength training as a complimentary tool. The weight lifting we do with male and female soccer players allows each athlete to have quicker reactions and become more powerful overall. Our strength training also involves a large array of injury prevention tools by developing the small muscle groups that allow the large muscles to fire correctly.
Feeling comfortable with the ball at your foot creates a successful soccer player and it will show through confidence. The only way to improve skills is to train them continuously with the correct tools and feedback. Whether you are bad with your left foot, struggle to keep the ball close or anything else, we are here to help you!
When the high school season is finished it is critical that the serious soccer athlete’s are prepared to play at the next level while continuing to finish off their club soccer careers. Our College prep program has been proven to be the “X” factor athletes when they enter college. We will prepare our athletes for the college beep test, olympic lifting, core strength training, injury prevention while increasing their overall strength, speed, explosiveness, lateral quickness, and overall cardiovascular endurance.