Rehabilitation Drills for Injured Players
February 21, 2008
This section is more for players with injuries that will keep them from training or playing for three to four weeks, and players who are in their final stages of rehabilitation.
Correct Running Technique - 15 Video Tutorials
February 12, 2008
A correct running technique is crucial to ensuring your players maximise their energy use and also a great way to avoid injury. We have put together 15 Video demonstrations of proper running techniques and an explanation for you to follow. Check it out and if make sure to post a comment if you have any questions or suggestions of your own.
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Running
January 16, 2008
Being the largest component of our game (running) very little is done (taught) in this area.
A crucial aspect to all your players and especially the hard running midfield. A proper running technique will help your players avoid injury and reduce fatigue and increase speed.
Video to follow shortly.
Job Description FITNESS & REHABILITATION CO-ORDINATOR
January 12, 2008
JOB DESCRIPTION
FITNESS & REHABILITATION CO-ORDINATOR
Job descriptions are essential. Job descriptions are required for recruitment so that you (Coach)and the applicants can understand the role. Job descriptions are necessary for all people in work & sport. A job description defines a person’s role and accountability. Without a job description it is not possible for a person to properly commit to, or be held accountable for, a role. Pass this document onto the Fitness/Rehab Coach.
Stretching Exercises Warmup (Group)
December 6, 2007
Stretching is the prevention for soft tissue injury. (Photos of exercises inc.) Read more
Endurance Running Fartlek Type
December 4, 2007
Endurance Running Fartlek Type Run
Weights, Exercise Guidelines
December 3, 2007
Training Weight Guideline Program.
Intake, Night before, During & After
November 26, 2007
Thinking ahead and having foods pre-prepared will ease the pressure and help the family achieve a great performance all round.
Sports Nutrition for Junior
November 26, 2007
Feeding active kids
A guide for parents, coaches and team managers.
Sprint, Variation in Distance
November 9, 2007
Building Strength,Stamina and Mental Toughness
Sprint Drill
Six sprinting distances - all from a standing start.
Once you start you must keep moving, except at starting point of each run.
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