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"No lines, No laps, No Lectures" - Karl Dewazien
I think the issue here is not so much the physiology...but the coaching methods. Why would the coach waste valuable training time away from the field to run hills? Year ago our women's coach did "water running" in the pool for preseason fitness. When games came around her team was Not fit and COULD NOT play!
The Issue is NOT Physiology I think the issue here is not so much the physiology...but the coaching methods. Why would the coach waste valuable training time away from the field to run hills? Year ago our women's coach did "water running" in the pool for preseason fitness. When games came around her team was Not fit and COULD NOT play!
Hill training is physiologically designed to stress the anaerobic system and improve power running mechanics. If the kids are not acclimated to running hills in heat, it is dangerous! Any changes in training (I.e. from nothing to hills) must be gradual and progressive. It must be well planned and part of a sequence of activities in order to reduce the possible injuries and maximize the training effect.
Kids of 10-12 age range would best benefit from skill development and general body conditioning that is developed by PLAYING THE GAME!! Conditioning work can be incorporated into the warm up, but training should be soccer specific and FUN!
Dr.Jay Martin Professor of Physical Education Head Men's Soccer Coach Editor - NSCAA Soccer Journal Edwards Gym Ohio Wesleyan University