Strength Training for Soccer Players

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Find private trainer that can work with your kids and schedule. It’s much more effective in teaching them how to do things properly with correct foams and manage their workload each week and manage injury if any.

Small group works if the instructions are good.

I like private or no more than 2 kids for younger kids. Learning proper form is key and it is difficult with more than 2 kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Find private trainer that can work with your kids and schedule. It’s much more effective in teaching them how to do things properly with correct foams and manage their workload each week and manage injury if any.

Small group works if the instructions are good.

Exactly this. 90% of strength training is general - you just need someone good and professional, not a sports-specific program. And really, you don’t need this if your kid is U12.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Arlington may still have the ECNL teams train at Capstone once a week, It was included in fees but considered optional, very few players ever went. You can lift at home. Getting stronger is getting stronger. You don't need someone telling you it's sport specific and, when you strength train, strength train, you don't need soccer drills in between. Youth strength training is all about....sprint, throw/slam/jump, squat/lunge, chest press, hinge, row, pull down, press up, core/carry and then be done. Do two tri sets. 3x8-12 each exercise. 45 minutes. an hour with the warm up and sprints. Start at any age. Strength training do not stunt growth.

I agree with this however if the parent or parents aren't in the gym themselves I'd advise to pay for a few sessions with someone just to get the proper form and mechanics down for a lot of these exercises. Won't do you any good if you're not doing it properly.

[Anonymous]

At U12 all you need is basic strength training using body weight and it can be done at home.

1. Push ups
2. Squats
3. Leg lifts
4. Planks
5. Abs
6. Holding ball over head for X minutes
7. Calf raises

Perform three sets of each and increase reps after 6-7 days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At U12 all you need is basic strength training using body weight and it can be done at home.

1. Push ups
2. Squats
3. Leg lifts
4. Planks
5. Abs
6. Holding ball over head for X minutes
7. Calf raises

Perform three sets of each and increase reps after 6-7 days.

This is silly. : )

[Anonymous]

Neural Movement in Rockville

[Anonymous]

Revolution has a strength and performance program

[Anonymous]

My kid does 3 days a week of S&C with a trainer. Completely injury free.

Coincidence?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid does 3 days a week of S&C with a trainer. Completely injury free.

Coincidence?

What days and times? Honest question. With 4 late practices a week and a game or games on the weekend, I have trouble finding time for one session a week. (Mornings before school don't allow for enough sleep)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid does 3 days a week of S&C with a trainer. Completely injury free.

Coincidence?

What days and times? Honest question. With 4 late practices a week and a game or games on the weekend, I have trouble finding time for one session a week. (Mornings before school don't allow for enough sleep)

I wonder this, too. My kid enjoys s&c, I would like them to do s&c, but have no idea when it can happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid does 3 days a week of S&C with a trainer. Completely injury free.

Coincidence?

What days and times? Honest question. With 4 late practices a week and a game or games on the weekend, I have trouble finding time for one session a week. (Mornings before school don't allow for enough sleep)

Good Question. I also have questions:

-Is your children under the age of 13 when injuries are much less common and they have no homework and or social life?
-3x per week w a trainer is hella expensive, is this 1on1 or group classes?
-Is this year round or just in season?
-Is this on the same day as practice or do you skip some practices?
-How many times per week is your kid practicing 3x or 4x?

My DD is 12 and will be starting 2x per week program to help protect her knees and form, but this will be hard to fit in and it's expensive.