Hey Up-and-Coming Soccer Star!
Ready to crush your soccer tryouts? Here’s a quick guide on how to get prepped to show off your soccer skills through running…
Get Your Biomechanics Check
Sounds fancy, right? Basically, this means making sure your body moves efficiently and has a strong foundation. The better your biomechanics, the faster (and less injury prone) you’ll be. Get an experienced running coach to check yours out.
Find Your Fastest Running Form
Did you know that you might actually might be faster than you think–right now?! If you’ve never had your running form evaluated professionally, you may have hidden speed in your body right now that can be instantly unleashed by making some tweaks in your running form.
Boost Your Beep Test
The beep test can be a killer, but with the right prep, you’ll dominate it! Practice running short sprints (like 40 yards) with short rest. And then use a free beep test app–weekly–to test your progress.
Improve Your 3-Mile Time
Long-distance running might not be your fave, but it’s essential. Aim to run three miles a few times a week. Challenge yourself to keep beating your times. The improvement in your endurance will show coaches your dedication and grit.
Work With a Speed and Agility Coach
If you can, get a few sessions with a speed and agility coach. They can teach you drills that will make you quicker on your feet and better at changing directions swiftly.
Getting serious about your speed and endurance skills will give you a competitive advantage over players who only focus on their soccer skills. Because at the end of the day, if you don’t get to the ball first, it doesn’t really matter what soccer skills you have. 🤔
If you’d like personalized help boosting your speed and endurance for soccer, feel free to reach out! 🙋
Cheers to winning the ball and a spot on the team,
Martise : )
