Beurteilungen und Überwachung vor der Saison: Sind zurückgekehrte Athleten "stark genug", um schnell zu laufen?

Alex Natera is Manager of Performance Support at the New South Wales Institute of Sport, where he oversees a department of 40 world-class practitioners across Strength and Conditioning, Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition, Biomechanics and Performance Analysis disciplines. Alex’s background in Strength and Conditioning spans nearly 25 years in professional sports and National institutes of sport across […]

Erfolg nachverfolgen: Wie GPS-Daten das Fußballtraining verändern

How GPS data transforms soccer training.

GPS tracking is transforming soccer training by providing detailed insights into player performance. This study analyzes data from youth Croatian National Soccer Teams to uncover patterns that optimize training efficiency and player safety. By applying clustering techniques and developing new metrics, key insights reveal how different training activities impact cardiovascular exertion, movement patterns, and intensity levels. Future research could refine injury prediction, enhance drill optimization, and improve training segmentation for better performance outcomes.

Positive Beziehung zwischen Rumpfbewegungen und Beschleunigung

Sprint test

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between trunk movements and whole-body acceleration, velocity and performance time during an all-out 20 m sprint test. This study encompassed 21 male top level football players. The participants were equipped with a Catapult OptimEyeX4 device that included a GPS sensor, an accelerometer and a gyroscope. […]

Zufällige Überlegungen zur neuesten Forschung über Verletzungen der Kniesehne und Programmierung

Dieses Papier fasst die wichtigsten Aspekte des Sprinttrainings im Fußball zusammen und bietet wertvolle Einblicke in Periodisierungsstrategien, die Überwachung des Sprinttrainings und die Festlegung einer angemessenen Dosierung. Einer der Höhepunkte ist die Erwähnung des MD-2 als "taktischster" und "schnellster" Tag der Woche. Die Autoren weisen jedoch darauf hin, dass die kumulierte Belastung von MD-4 und MD-3 [...]

Vom Diamanten zur Klinik: Wie der ForceFrame-Trainingsmodus das Spiel verändert

How ForceFrame training mode is changing the game

Matt Witt is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Business Development Manager at VALD. Previously, Matt worked as a Performance Physical Therapist with the New York Mets. Here, he gained an appreciation for using VALD systems as staples in his rehabilitation process and has a unique insight into how they are implemented in elite sports.  In this […]

Untersuchung der Auswirkungen von Priming-Sitzungen auf die Leistung im Elite-Fußball

Introduction Elite soccer is a sport where optimal match preparation is essential. Physical performance, especially in terms of running distance and intensity, significantly affects gameplay, with high-intensity efforts often tied to pivotal moments, such as winning duels or intercepting the ball. This study investigates whether a morning priming session on match day enhances physical and […]

Bewertung der Abduktoren- und Adduktorenstärke im kroatischen Jugendfußball: Einblicke aus der VALD-Technologie

In the world of sports science, understanding the physical capabilities and limitations of athletes is essential for optimizing performance and preventing injuries. Following our previous exploration into Nordic hamstring strength among Croatian youth football players (check out the previous blog here), this blog delves into the assessment of abductor and adductor strength using VALD technology. […]