Periodization Training for Collegiate Female Soccer Players

Soccer is a rigorous sport that includes ninety minutes of intense aerobic and anaerobic energy use, including continuous running, sprinting and skilled agility. The purpose of this research was to present a training program for female collegiate soccer players to improve overall conditioning for endurance, agility, and power. Research suggests that appropriate strength and conditioning will decrease the risk of injury and avoid detriments in skill from fatigue. Based on a review of literature, the program utilized research-supported training techniques to improve conditioning for endurance, agility, and power. However, because this research utilized a review of literature, it did not expand current knowledge or provide a controlled experiment to support the program developed. The program should benefit coaches, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning professionals by providing a best-practice model for soccer training