{"id":8149,"date":"2025-09-29T10:20:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/?p=8149"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:36:18","slug":"6-lessons-from-the-womens-euro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/hr\/trainings\/6-lessons-from-the-womens-euro\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Lessons from the Women\u2019s EURO\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week is full of high-level football education: three days with UEFA Pro lecturers, followed by this seminar for coaches from the Women&#8217;s Football Clubs of the Zagreb area, and soon after, UEFA Fitness A in Slovenia. A lot of football talks these days :D. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in the midst of all that high-performance talk, we often forget to ask a basic question: What\u2019s happening in our own backyard? What kind of conditioning work are we actually doing here? What do our girls get from session to session? What\u2019s realistic to ask from coaches who have no staff, no GPS, no recovery room, and maybe only two sessions per week on half a pitch? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We watch the Women\u2019s EURO, admire the intensity, the movement, the decision-making, the sprints \u2014 and then we try to apply the same principles to our teams. But what if our reality is far from elite? What if we only have one coach, no equipment, and a desire to do the best we can? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode \u2014 or better yet, in this manual \u2014 I\u2019ll try to connect some performance and conditioning insights from UEFA Women\u2019s EURO 2025 with practical, low-cost training ideas you can use right now, in your clubs, on your pitches, with the players you have. No matter the level. No excuses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the Goals and the Game Tell Us \u2013 EURO 2025 Physical &amp; Tactical Trends <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When Were the Goals Scored? A Breakdown of the Game Rhythm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysis of the scoring timeline from UEFA Women\u2019s EURO 2025 reveals trends in physical performance and match dynamics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal Distribution by Match Period:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>76\u201390 minutes \u2192 \ud83d\udfe5 20 goals (most productive period) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u201315 minutes \u2192 \ud83d\udfe8 16 goals <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>16\u201330 minutes \u2192 \ud83d\udfe8 16 goals <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>46\u201360 minutes \u2192 \ud83d\udfe7 17 goals <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>61\u201375 minutes \u2192 \ud83d\udfe7 14 goals <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>31\u201345 minutes \u2192 \ud83d\udfe8 11 goals <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>90+ minutes \u2192 \ud83d\udfe8 7 goals <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>45+ (1st half added time) \u2192 \ud83d\udfe9 3 goals <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bET 1st half \u2192 \u2b1c 0 goals\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bET 2nd half \u2192 \u2b1c 2 goals\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explosive Finishes: The highest number of goals came in the final 15 minutes, indicating: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong Starts: High goal numbers in the first 30 minutes point to: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extra Time = Energy Gap: Extended periods (ET) remain low in scoring \u2014 physical limits still dominate this phase of the game. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-3.png\" alt=\"women's euro\" class=\"wp-image-8150\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-3.png 582w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-3-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-3-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physical Trends in Women\u2019s Football (2020\u20132025) <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Increased High-Intensity Running (HIR) and Sprint Load<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FIFA data (2023) shows a 20% increase in HIR vs. 2015 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2025, averages for top-level players :800+ meters HIR per match for midfielders and wide players <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60+ sprints per match in elite teams (Source: FIFA Training Centre) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Greater Speed Capacity<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many elite players now reach top speeds over 30 km\/h <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Top performers hit 33\u201334 km\/h, similar to men\u2019s professional levels from a decade ago <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Position-Specific Physical Demands<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Midfielders: Highest total distance (10\u201311 km per match) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defenders: Most frequent decelerations and reactive sprinting (especially in defensive blocks) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wingers and strikers: Highest top speeds and sprint frequency <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Challenges: Overload &amp; Fatigue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Schedule Saturation<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Growing number of competitions (domestic, international, UWCL) leads to: Chronic fatigue <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased injury risk \u2014 especially ACL injuries in elite female players &#8211; 2 per competition? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Monitoring Is a Must<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top teams now routinely use: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily wellness check-ins <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CMJ and Nordic testing (as used in Dinamo&#8217;s setup) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Session RPE + ACWR tracking via platforms like Ultrax <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Menstrual-cycle-adjusted protocols for individualization <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Has Happened to the Game Itself?\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technically: More short-passing sequences <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extended possession cycles <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sophisticated build-up play <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tactically:Increased organization and coordination <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Structured pressing <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shift from man-to-man to zonal defending <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Message #1: Follow the Match Day Structure <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest lessons \u2014 and opportunities \u2014 in team conditioning, especially at the development level, is learning how to think in Match Day (MD) structures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been talking about this for quite some time: during a standard weekly cycle, not every day is the same \u2014 and it shouldn\u2019t be. Instead of thinking in isolated training sessions, we should start thinking in daily roles within the weekly plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mini-Cycles Within the Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 7-day week can actually be split into two smaller \u201cmicro-blocks\u201d if needed \u2014 especially when you have congested schedules, limited pitch access, or you\u2019re coaching in grassroots conditions with irregular rhythms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2750.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2750.png 742w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2750-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2750-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a simple rule to follow: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bMD+1 and MD+2 \u2192 Use for recovery, regeneration, or light technical work\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bMD-2 and MD-1 \u2192 Use for tapering, activation, and match preparation\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bDays in the middle (usually MD-4 and MD-3) \u2192 Focus on development (e.g., strength, intensity, speed, tactical learning)\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This format allows you to assign purpose to every day, even with only 2 or 3 training sessions per week. The MD structure gives each day a \u201ccolor\u201d and a \u201cgoal\u201d \u2014 and you can adapt the cycle to your resources, rather than trying to copy elite systems blindly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adapting with Color Coding <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only train 2x per week, you can still follow the logic: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One day is your high-load development session (\ud83d\udd34) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The other is your pre-match taper + activation (\ud83d\udfe1 or \ud83d\udfe2) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you have 3\u20134 sessions per week, you can expand into a red\u2013yellow\u2013green rhythm: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd34 Day = Intensive, demanding: small games, transitions, strength <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udfe1 Day = Technical-tactical, controlled intensity <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udfe2 Day = Recovery, regen, or technical refinement <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2768-1024x550.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2768-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2768-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2768-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2768-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2768-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-2768.png 1624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Type of days inside the block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Message #2: Start Thinking in Patterns \u2014 Not Just Numbers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was responsible for performance and physical analysis at club level, I spent a lot of time exploring data through tools like Power BI. I was fascinated not just by the numbers, but by the why behind the numbers. Why does this drill generate those values? What happens when we change the format, the time, the pitch size, or the number of players? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, something powerful happens: You begin to notice patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just in the players \u2014 but in the drills themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drills = Predictable Outputs <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After enough time watching sessions and games through a physical lens, you begin to estimate values intuitively: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bDo 3v3 games for 6&#215;2\u2019 \u2192 you\u2019ll get high meters\/min, tons of accelerations, but almost no sprint distance.\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bDo 8v8 for 5&#215;4\u2019 \u2192 you\u2019ll see higher total distance, more sustained high-speed runs, but lower metabolic cost per minute.\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bAdd a goal \u2192 increase intensity. Add constraints \u2192 increase decision density.\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And then you realize: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every drill leaves a signature. And the more you understand the signature, the better you can plan, monitor, and adjust your session \u2014 without any GPS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially useful for coaches without equipment, who rely on logic, structure, and feel. And it\u2019s exactly why color coding (\ud83d\udd34 \ud83d\udfe1 \ud83d\udfe2) matters \u2014 because you start seeing the game through energy, speed, and output\u2026 not just through drills on paper. We often admire elite teams like Spain for their passing accuracy and volume, or England for their ball recoveries and intensity, but sometimes forget that the first step in reaching those levels is not a GPS unit or a data analyst \u2014 it\u2019s simply tracking what we do and how long we do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, most elite-level metrics start from something very basic: &#8220;How many minutes did we spend on a drill?&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This alone is the first pillar of monitoring \u2014 especially in environments without tech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u200b\u200bIf you run a 4v4 transition drill for 6 x 1.5 minutes, three times in three weeks, you&#8217;re building a database. After some time, you&#8217;ll know exactly what to expect: \u2192 Total distance per block, number of accelerations, and the likely sprint output\u200b <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW54623860 BCX4\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-weight: bold;font-size: 14pt;line-height: 25.3px;font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54623860 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">Example: Progressive 4v4 Block \u2013 3 Weeks<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW54623860 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-weight: 700;font-size: 14pt;line-height: 25.3px;font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This drill is a classic high-intensity format, ideal for small-sided game conditioning, technical load, and decision fatigue \u2014 and also a great way to begin estimating physical load over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table.png\" alt=\"women's football\" class=\"wp-image-8153\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table.png 721w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaches who don\u2019t have access to data tools or GPS systems can still begin building internal performance benchmarks by simply tracking the number of minutes spent on each drill, recording player responses, and being consistent in how they structure their training. Over time, this kind of structure becomes predictive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This awareness creates a basic monitoring system that can inform load management, session planning, and player readiness \u2014 even without external tech. In fact, even elite teams start with this same foundation. The only difference is that they later layer it with more data and precision tools. But the logic remains the same \u2014 structure leads to understanding, and understanding leads to better decision-making. So, next time when you want to increase or decrease the load, just look at your notebook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-fix-ENG-3.png\" alt=\"women's \" class=\"wp-image-8154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-fix-ENG-3.png 577w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-fix-ENG-3-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-fix-ENG-3-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Observation not research type table (just an idea) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legend <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>m\/min = average meters covered per minute of activity <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acc\/Dec = number of accelerations and decelerations per minute <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HSR = high-speed running (typically &gt;19.8 km\/h) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sprint Distance = distance covered above sprint threshold (e.g. &gt;25 km\/h) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Values are approximate and vary depending on pitch size, level, and execution intensity <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Estimating Load Without GPS: One Transition Game Example <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re working without GPS or live tracking systems, one of the simplest and most powerful tools you still have is time. By tracking how long you run a drill, how often you use it, and how it&#8217;s structured (number of players, space, rest), you can begin to build internal benchmarks for physical load. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a practical example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you&#8217;re running a transition-based drill \u2013 5v5 or 6v6 \u2013 played on medium-sized pitch. You schedule 4 sets of 3 minutes, which gives you a total of 12 minutes of effective work. Based on observational GPS data from elite environments, this type of drill typically produces: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>130\u2013160 meters per minute of total distance <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12\u201325 meters per minute of high-speed running (HSR) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8\u201320 meters per minute of sprinting <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10\u201314 accelerations and decelerations per minute <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So over the course of this 12-minute drill, you can expect your players to accumulate: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Around 1,560 to 1,920 meters of total distance (closer to 1-1.5km) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>144 to 300 meters of high-speed running <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>96 to 240 meters of sprint distance <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60 to 80 high-intensity actions (acceleration and deceleration) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a serious physical return \u2014 and it\u2019s only one drill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does This Compare to Match Load? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a full 90-minute match in elite women\u2019s football, a player typically covers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9,000 to 11,000 meters of total distance <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~800 to 1,063 meters of high-speed running <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~223 to 307 meters of sprint distance <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~110 to 200 total acc\/dec efforts (high) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So in just one well-executed 12-minute transition block, you&#8217;re delivering: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15\u201320% of match-day HSR <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30\u201370% of match sprint distance <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50\u201360% of total acc\/dec volume <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, these values can shift dramatically depending on how the drill is designed and delivered and this values they are here just for the sake of example. The actual output will be influenced by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch dimensions \u2013 Larger space allows for higher top speeds and longer runs <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of players \u2013 Fewer players = more physical output per individual <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tactical goal \u2013 Drills focused on pressing, counter-attacks, or transitions naturally boost HSR and sprinting <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coach engagement \u2013 Encouraging tempo, enforcing <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Message #4: Constraints Shape the Demands \u2013 Use Them Wisely Across the Week <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all exercises are created equal. What you ask the players to do \u2014 and how you structure the drill \u2014 directly shapes what you\u2019ll get from them in terms of: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical intensity <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tactical decision-making <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of technical actions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repetition of football actions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why elite teams (and smart grassroots coaches) manipulate constraints with intention \u2014 especially when they don\u2019t have GPS to measure output. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physiological Load Is Defined by Constraints <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain elements of your session raise physical demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3a Higher Load Conditions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer players on the pitch <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More space per player <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bNo goals or small goals \u2192 more continuous play\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited touches <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No goalkeepers <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coach encouragement <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Man-marking <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Playing in numerical inferiority <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And others reduce the physiological cost: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3b Lower Load Conditions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More players <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Less space per player <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official rules for scoring <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free-play conditions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With goalkeepers <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passive coaching <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Balanced numbers <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple logic allows you to design your training days intentionally \u2014 based on the type of output you want and where that day sits in the weekly structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Football Actions Also Depend on Structure <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, not all high-intensity environments mean more decision-making. If you&#8217;re aiming for more football actions (like passes, shots, 1v1s), you need to think differently: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3a More actions when: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer players <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smaller pitch (closer opponents) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No goals \/ more chances <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free-flow games <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3b Fewer actions when: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More players <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larger pitch (spread spacing) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-rules games <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Touch limits <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short \u2014 you design the outcome by controlling the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Three Exercise Levels \u2013 Hit Them All <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like we have different types of days in the microcycle, we should also have different levels of exercise: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd34 Red: High-intensity, high output, heavy load <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udfe1 Yellow: Moderate-intensity, technical and tactical focus <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udfe2 Green: Low-intensity, activation or recovery, but still game-relevant <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Eng.png\" alt=\"women's euroLoad\" class=\"wp-image-8155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Eng.png 915w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Eng-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Eng-768x602.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Eng-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">And it\u2019s important to hit all three levels in your week \u2014 otherwise, players are over-exposed to one type of demand and under-prepared for others. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Training Color Zones in Football Conditioning <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a color-coded framework (green\u2013yellow\u2013red) helps coaches quickly communicate and categorize session intensities across the week. Inspired by Seiler\u2019s three-zone model, this system reflects internal load (heart rate, RPE)and external load (speed, distance, type of action) \u2014 and is now widely used in football periodization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each color represents not only a physiological demand, but also a purpose and application window across the microcycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udfe2 Green Zone \u2013 Aerobic Foundation &amp; Recovery <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Objective: Develop general aerobic endurance, improve cardiac output, support recovery <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physiology: 60\u201375% max HR, RPE 4\u20135 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>External Load: 8\u201311 km\/h pace, continuous 10\u201312 min bouts, 3 series <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Session Example: Low-intensity continuous running, cycling, walking drills, or aerobic rondos <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bWhen to Use: MD+1, MD+2 \u2192 Recovery,Home sessions, Intro to aerobic base in pre-season, Bookend of mixed-intensity sessions (warm-up or cooldown)\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Football Application Tip: You can design a &#8220;green football session&#8221; by playing large-possession games (e.g., 10v10+neutral) with limited pressing and larger pitch, encouraging continuous movement without sudden bursts with more rest periods between actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udfe1 Yellow Zone \u2013 Sub-Threshold Development (Lactate Threshold Work) <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Objective: Push players closer to the anaerobic threshold, delay fatigue, increase tempo endurance <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physiology: 80\u201390% max HR, RPE 6\u20137 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>External Load: 12\u201314 km\/h pace, 6\u20138 min sets, active rest in between <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Session Example: 4&#215;8 minutes tempo runs, mid-size games (5v5\u20137v7), possession with directional play <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When to Use: MD-4 or MD-3, Specific conditioning focus days, When improving game tempo and prolonged pressing is key <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Football Application Tip: Take a standard rondo or possession drill and limit time on the ball, reduce space, or require directional play \u2192 now, the same drill shifts into yellow zone by elevating the physiological strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd34 Red Zone \u2013 High-Intensity Interval Load \/ Match Simulation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Objective: Increase VO2max, improve repeat sprint ability, condition for match tempo and bursts <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physiology: 90\u2013100% max HR, RPE 8\u201310 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>External Load: 16\u201320+ km\/h bursts, 15\u201390 sec work, 2\u20133 min rest <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Session Example: Sprint relays, repeated shuttle runs, 3v3\/4v4 high-intensity games, finishing with transitions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When to Use: MD-2 (shorter volume), MD-4 or MD-3 (in high-intensity development blocks), Tactical match simulations <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Football Application Tip: You can run a red zone session without formal running drills. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use 3v3 with end zones, small goals, short rest <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bDesign wave games (6v6 \u2192 4v3) with directional transitions\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run finishing games with sprinting back to defend = high mechanical &amp; physiological stress <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manipulating Constraints to Hit the Desired Zone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of this approach is that any drill can live in any color \u2014 if you change the constraints. You don\u2019t need separate \u201cconditioning sessions\u201d to target these zones \u2014 you can hit them through football by adjusting: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-no-shadow-2-1024x532.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-no-shadow-2-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-no-shadow-2-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-no-shadow-2-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-no-shadow-2-1536x798.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-no-shadow-2-2048x1065.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Table-no-shadow-2-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even without a sports science team, you can make world-class decisions by simply asking: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s the goal of the day \u2014 and what kind of drill fits that?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use constraints to scale up or down the intensity and the action density. Use colors to plan your week with balance and clarity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tbl-1024x699.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tbl-1024x699.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tbl-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tbl-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tbl-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.ultrax.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tbl.png 1154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Message 5: Strength Training &amp; Injury Prevention in Women\u2019s Football <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the evolving landscape of women\u2019s football, the physical demands on players have risen \u2014 but access to high-quality gym facilities or equipment often hasn\u2019t kept pace. Still, strength and injury prevention training remain essential for long-term player availability and performance. Research continues to show that proper strength training, especially for the hamstrings, adductors, glutes, and core, plays a crucial role in reducing injuries like ACL ruptures, hamstring strains, and groin pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a practical, two-day no-equipment training solution for women\u2019s football teams. It is based on in-season integration and follows a simple structure. Ideal application days are MD+2\/3 for recovery and posterior chain focus, and MD-2 for adductor\/core work and match preparation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weekly Strength Program (2x per Week \u2013 Women\u2019s Football, No Equipment) <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Training 1 \u2013 MD+2\/3 (Posterior Chain Focus): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm-up: Forward\/backward leg swings (3&#215;4\/leg), lateral leg swings (3&#215;4\/leg), skip A, B, C (2&#215;10 m). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plyometrics: CMJ with landing focus (2&#215;3), standing long jump (2&#215;3). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamstring Prevention: Nordic hamstring curls (2&#215;4) Adductor Prevention: Copenhagen plank (3&#215;15\u201320 sec\/side). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower Body Strength: Bulgarian split squat (3&#215;6\/leg). Posterior Chain\/Glutes: Single-leg glute bridge (3&#215;8\/leg). Upper Body &amp; Core: Pull-ups or TRX rows (3&#215;5\u20138), plank with leg lifts (3&#215;30 sec). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Training 2 \u2013 MD-2 (Adductor + Core Focus): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm-up: Circular leg swings (3&#215;4), high knees, butt kicks, lateral crossover drills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plyometrics: Lateral CMJ (2&#215;3), line hops forward\/backward (2&#215;10 sec). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamstring Prevention: Nordic hamstring curls (2&#215;4) \ud83d\udc49 consistent use = stronger posterior chain. Adductor Prevention: Copenhagen plank (3&#215;15\u201320 sec\/side). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower Body Strength: Step-ups on box (3&#215;6\/leg). Posterior Chain\/Glutes: Wall sit isometric (3&#215;30\u201345 sec). Upper Body &amp; Core: Push-up with rotation\/arm opening (3&#215;6\/side), deadbug (3&#215;6\/side). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The structure is minimalistic, coach-friendly, and delivers effective protection and performance improvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Message 6: Monitoring Made Simple \u2014 Even Without GPS <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t afford GPS, wellness platforms, or force plates \u2014 don\u2019t worry. You can still build a robust internal monitoring system using nothing but a stopwatch and paper <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitoring isn\u2019t about expensive technology. It\u2019s about starting conversations, identifying risk, and guiding smarter training decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Monitoring Components (Low-Resource Friendly)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bCMJ Test: 2 jumps from standing, measured manually or via MyJump app. Used on MD+2 and MD-1 (\u22483 min).\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bNordic Strength Test: 2 controlled eccentrics, score form (1\u20133 scale). Used on MD+2 (\u22485 min).\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bRPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion): 1\u201310 scale after each session. Used daily (\u22481 min).\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness Questionnaire: 5 questions on sleep, soreness, stress, energy, fatigue (scale 1\u20135). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bUsed daily before training (\u22482 min).\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Injury Log: Manually record missed sessions, pain zones, duration. Continuous. Drill Block Duration: Record how long each block lasted (e.g., 4v4 \u2013 6&#215;1.5 min). Daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weekly Monitoring in the Microcycle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bMD+2: Strength + 3v3\/4v4 games \u2192  CMJ, Nordic, Wellness, RPE\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bMD+3: Possession, rondos, passing \u2192 Wellness, RPE, Block durations\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bMD-3: 5v5 + finishing drills \u2192 Wellness, RPE, Block durations\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bMD-2: 8v8\/9v9 + transition games \u2192 CMJ, Wellness, RPE, Game durations\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bMD-1: Light activation, set-pieces \u2192 Wellness\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MD: Match day \u2192 RPE post-match, \ud83e\ude79 Injury notes <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example of Manual Monitoring Entry <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bIva \u2192 Day: MD+2 \u2192 Wellness: 4 \u2192 RPE: 6 \u2192 CMJ: 29 cm \u2192 Nordic: 2 \u2192 Injury: No \u2192 Notes: \u2014 Player:\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bAna \u2192 Day: MD+2 \u2192 Wellness: 3 \u2192 RPE: 7 \u2192 CMJ: 26 cm \u2192 Nordic: 1 \u2192 Injury: Yes (adductor strain) \u2192 Notes: out 2 days\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bYou can now track warning signs: for example, \u2193 CMJ height + \u2191 RPE + \u2191 stress = potential overload.\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts &amp; Inspirational Quotes <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou can\u2019t improve what you don\u2019t measure.\u201d \u2014 Peter Drucker <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter the level, without measuring, you are making decisions based on feel, not facts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMonitoring is not about numbers. It\u2019s about asking better questions.\u201d \u2014 Martin Buchheit <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data opens better conversations \u2014 between players, coaches, and the medical team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not about how hard you train, it\u2019s about how smart you recover.\u201d \u2014 Dr. Shona Halson <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recovery is not a passive state \u2014 it\u2019s an active part of the performance puzzle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe best system is the one that you can consistently apply, not the most expensive one.\u201d \u2014 Adapted from elite sport science <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In grassroots or elite setups, consistency beats complexity every time. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week is full of high-level football education: three days with UEFA Pro lecturers, followed by this seminar for coaches from the Women&#8217;s Football Clubs of the Zagreb area, and soon after, UEFA Fitness A in Slovenia. A lot of football talks these days :D. 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