Research has often characterised the strength characteristics of elite youth male soccer players, HOWEVER, little is known about female players. The popularity and professionalism of female sport has increased markedly in recent years. In soccer, for example, the increased professionalism has resulted in the growth of elite female soccer academies for youth players designed to develop the next generation of elite senior international players. As part of the increasingly professional training programmes, youth elite female soccer athletes now regularly undertake strength and conditioning training and scheduled fitness testing throughout the season to monitor their development.
Experts Dr. Stacey Emmonds and Dr. Matt Wright have extensive practical and research backgrounds in this area.
You can find out their insights into the topics in the videos below
Contributors:
Dr. Stacey Emmonds
Dr. Matthew Wright
