Train like the research says, not like the highlight reel
Conditioning, warm-ups, recovery, and skill learning for soccer — sourced from sports science, translated for the pitch.
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Soccer Science covers the training side of the game: what studies actually support, what remains coaching folklore, and how to run it with a real squad on a real schedule.
Articles published11
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Publishing since2026
Last updated17 September 2026
Featured
How Many Soccer Headers Are Safe? Limits by Age. No count is scientifically proven safe. See youth policy caps from U11 to U18, why force and cumulative exposure matter, and when symptoms override limits. Feature · 16 September 2026 · 11 min
Do World Cup Cooling Breaks Work? Only to a Point.
Three-minute breaks can modestly reduce heat strain with cold fluids and wet towels, but core cooling is inconsistent and heat-illness prevention unproven.
Feature · 15 September 2026 · 10 min
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WBGT Rules for Soccer Practice: Which Cutoff Applies?
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