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.
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Publishing since2026
Last updated19 September 2026
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Rondo Soccer: Match the Setup to the Training Goal. Adjust player ratio, space, touch limits, direction, duration and recovery to target retention, progression or a specific physical load. Feature · 18 September 2026 · 12 min
Soccer Drills for 12 Year Olds: A 60-Minute U12 Session.
Six U12 drills with timings, layouts, easier and harder versions, a planner for any squad size, and what the research on 12-year-olds actually shows.
Feature · 18 September 2026 · 11 min
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