SPORTS CORNER: Searching for high-performance in football (soccer), with Dr Matt Whalan
Sports physiotherapist, PhD and strength & conditioning coach, Dr Matt Whalan, breaks down the demands of the beautiful game by position. Did you realize how much coaching philosophy can alter the physical and mental demands on players?
Dr Whalan explains which injuries you can expect to see, and the best (free!) resources for preventing these injuries. You’ll also hear tips for building trust relationships with coaches and players, educating athletes, and how using empowering language when athletes are returning to sport can make all the difference.
RESOURCES
Football Australia Perform+ program: https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/performance
Fit To Play: https://fittoplay.org/
FIFA 11+ program: https://www.yrsa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pdf/Fifa11/11plus_workbook_e.pdf
Do niggles matter infographic: https://adamvirgile.com/2020/01/09/do-niggles-matter-increased-injury-risk-following-physical-complaints-in-football-soccer/
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