Peak Performance for Soccer : The Elite Coaching and Training Manual

著者名：Calder, Alex (EDT)/Centofanti, Adam (EDT)

Routledge（2022/12/01発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9781032060316
• eISBN：9781000788327

Description

In this book, over 40 of the world’s leading practitioners working in elite soccer— over 6 continents—share advanced knowledge of the environment as well as a scientific understanding of the game and players. This book explores those traits at an intricate level through shared experiences of some of the best performance coaches working in elite soccer. The content in this book is derived from practical and evidence-based concepts that have been applied at the elite level.

Uncovering the coaching strategies as well as contemporary issues in elite soccer, this comprehensive textbook illustrates what it takes to thrive as a performance coach at the top level. Collaborating with the industry leaders in soccer, the chapters address a myriad of topics such as:

• the multiple roles and responsibilities;

• youth development;

• strength and conditioning application;

• nutrition and recovery strategies;

• tracking and monitoring fitness and fatigue;

• powerful communication methods and staff cohesion; and

• return to play and injury prevention strategies

Peak Performance for Soccer is essential reading for all coaches and practitioners, at any level, who work in soccer.

Alex Calder is the head of sports science with the Houston Dynamo, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS). He is an accredited level 3 elite coach with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), as well as holding accreditations through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa).

Adam Centofanti is currently the head of fitness for the Seattle Sounders FC, having previously served as the head of academy strength and conditioning for Houston Dynamo FC. Formally with Melbourne City FC, Adam held various roles with the club including conditioning coach/sports scientist in the academy sector as well as overseeing the women’s performance program, achieving multiple championships.

Table of Contents

1. Role of the Practitioner

Gary Walker, Oliver Morgan, Anton Matinlauri, Anthony Narcisi, Alex Calder, and Claire Davidson

2. From Academy to Professional

Alex Berger, Jack Christopher, Nathan Plaskett, Thomas Carpels, and Adam Centofanti

3. Needs Analysis and Testing

Jarred Marsh, Alex Calder, and Jordan Stewart-Mackie

Coach’s Insight

Martin Buchheit

4. Strength, Power, and Injury Prevention

Mike Beere, Christian Clarup, Cody Williamson, and Adam Centofanti

5. Conditioning

Gary Walker, Mark Read, Darren Burgess, Ed Leng, and Adam Centofanti

6. Player Monitoring and Practical Application

Andrea Riboli, Lewis MacMillian, Alex Calder, and Lorcan Mason

7. Wearable Technology

Joshua Rice, Damian Kovacevic, Alex Calder, and Joel Carter

8. Recovery and Nutrition

Francisco Tavares, Antonio Pedro Mendes, Francisco Pereira, Brett Singer, Michael Watts, and Hannah Sheridan

9. Return to Play

Ryan Timmins, John Hartley, Risto-Matti Toivonen, Alexander Mouhcine, and Alex Calder

10. Periodisation

Mark Read, Rick Rietveld, Danny Deigan, Matthew Birnie, Lorcan Mason, and Adam Centofanti

11. Coach and Staff Integration

Jarred Marsh, Dave Cosgrave, Scott Guyett, Paul Caffrey, and Philippa McGregor