Profiling Senior Soccer Players Using a Quadrant Model: Integrating Concentric Impulse and Eccentric Braking Impulse from CMJ Testing
In this article, we introduce a quadrant model that leverages two key force-time metrics from countermovement jump (CMJ) testing — concentric impulse (CI) and eccentric braking impulse (EBI) — to create a functional profile of senior soccer players. Force profiling allows us to move beyond general metrics and look at how athletes express force. As […]
Performance Assessment of U15 Elite Youth Female Football Players – Case Study with VALD Technology – Part 3
Welcome back! In the last two parts of this series (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/using-vald-technology-footballpart2-preseason-jump-marko-matušinskij-opdqf/?trackingId=RGOw4GYRTdahSzj2sPIbkg%3D%3D), I talked about the countermovement jump (CMJ) and other key variables that i like to check in. Now, in Part Three, I’ll share findings from a case study conducted with Women’s Football Club Dinamo. The study focuses on elite youth female players and uses […]
Using VALD Technology in Football – Part 2 – Preseason and Countermovement Jump
The first part highlighted how VALD technology, such as force plates and the Nordboard, helps us assess, plan, and monitor players effectively during the offseason. By combining early testing, embedded assessments, and personalized training plans, we ensure players are ready for the demands of preseason. In Part 2, we’ll focus on specific variables these tools […]
The Biomechanics of Deceleration: The Battle of Your Body Against Mass x Velocity
So, you have this athlete who is very fast at accelerating, but when it comes to changing direction or stopping according to the demands of the game, they turn out to be slow and inefficient. Maybe the reason lies in their biomechanical qualities. Deceleration is just as important as acceleration in sports and movement. Whether […]
Plyometrisches Training auf weichen Untergründen
Plyometric training is a method within strength training (1,2) that is beneficial due to the short time required to apply force, similar to sports actions (1,3,4). However, not all surfaces generate the same responses. In this article, we will explore how sand and water affect jump mechanics, their benefits, and which types of athletes may […]
Anpassungsfähige Systeme für die Programmierung
WHAT does Adaptability Mean? Adaptability is being able to adjust to any situation at any given time – John Wooden Consider this quote from legendary American basketball coach John Wooden and reflect on your systems as a strength and conditioning coach. Ask yourself, if you had to move to a new organisation or sport tomorrow, […]
Hypertrophieprogramm für die Gesäßmuskulatur - Ihre Bewegung Muskelentwicklung
Why Are Gluteal Muscles So Important? The gluteal muscles—gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus—are among the most powerful and functional muscles in the human body. Their role goes far beyond aesthetics. Well-developed and properly functioning glutes are essential for movement, posture, stability, and overall performance. Here’s why glutes matter: 1. Core Movement & Strength Glutes […]
Einsatz der VALD-Technologie in Fußballteams - Wie man sie in der Offseason einsetzt - Teil 1
Mentorship Programs A few weeks ago, we kicked off our mentorship program for coaches who want to work, or are already working, in football. This program dives into all the key aspects of strength and conditioning in football while addressing the responsibilities and challenges of this role. We’ve been covering topics like assessment, monitoring, periodization, […]
Wie trainiert man die Geschwindigkeit der Kraftentwicklung im Fußball?
What is Rate of Force Development (RFD)? The Rate of Force Development (RFD) refers to how quickly a muscle or group of muscles can generate force during a contraction. It is measured as the slope of the force-time curve, expressed in Newtons per second (N/s). Unlike maximal force, which represents the highest force a muscle […]
Sprinten im Fußball
Einleitung Die Aussage, dass die Leistung im Fußball von einer Vielzahl individueller Fähigkeiten und Fertigkeiten abhängt, aber natürlich auch von den Interaktionen, die jeder Spieler mit seinen Mannschaftskameraden und Gegnern eingeht, sollte im Prinzip keinen großen Widerspruch hervorrufen. In der Tat sind technische und taktische Fähigkeiten entscheidende Faktoren, aber um erfolgreich zu sein, muss jeder Spieler [...]
