U-High Titan Soccer
Conditioning Program
Overview: The program that is outlined is a compilation of
many different programs ranging from UNC Soccer to the state ODP program. The emphasis
behind the program is to increase overall speed and technical speed when
handling the ball. Please follow common sense when doing these drills so that
you do not put yourself in harm’s way. Always do proper warm up and stretching
before training.
Things to think about:
1.
Be a self-evaluator. Adjust the training if
necessary.
2.
Train with high intensity. To be a champion, you
must train like one.
3.
Be aware of your technique. Don’t develop bad
habits.
4.
Be competitive in your training. Keep score.
5.
Train at the highest level possible. You don’t
improve if you only train with weaker opponents.
Types of training:
1.
Competitive 11 v. 11 match (with club or rec team)
a.
2-3 times per week
2.
Organized training sessions (with coach)
a.
3-4 times per week
3.
Playing 1 v. 1 or small sided games (play with full
size goals if possible)
a.
Daily (3-20 minutes or more)
5.
Speed training (increasing sprint speed)
6.
Agility training (speed with ability to turn directions)
7.
Conditioning (increasing aerobic endurance)
8.
Plyometric training (increasing propriocepter
responses)