STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
At the beginning of our U12-16s sessions we provide 30 minutes of strength and conditioning, an element of a players’ development we see as integral. This part of the session is delivered by Andy Hyde from Aesthetic Athletes our partners on players’ physical development.
WHO WE COACH
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUTURE ATHLETE
Displays a desire to work hard and succeed
Understands their own physical strengths and areas for development
Demonstrates excellent aerobic and anaerobic capacity throughout the game
Shows speed endurance throughout the game
Displays explosive acceleration and deceleration in and out of possession
Possesses upper body strength for contact situations, with spring and timing to contest aerial challenges
WHAT WE COACH
SPEED AND AGILITY
Have a higher top speed than your opponent
Attain top speed before your opponent
Change direction quicker than your opponent
STRENGTH AND POWER
Learn fundamental movement patterns for gym and pitch work
Become physically dominant in any position
Outjump opponents in aerial duels
PREHAB AND CONDITIONING
Improve and maintain joint and muscle flexibility and strength
Develop an understanding of how to help prevention of injury
Develop greater physical output, which can be maintained for longer
HOW WE COACH
Games based approach with a fun, competitive edge
Match scenarios which prepare the players for all eventualities
Weekly tasks and discussions around their physical development
Individual feedback and programs specific to the players’ area of development with a strength and conditioning coach
Physical testing 3 times throughout the season to establish players’ level and their development