Resources for S&C Coaches
Practical guides on strength and conditioning for soccer players. No fluff, no filler — just what works on the pitch.
Platform Comparisons
PlayerPlan vs TrueCoach: Which Is Right for Football S&C Coaches?
An honest comparison of PlayerPlan and TrueCoach for soccer/football S&C coaches. Feature-by-feature breakdown, pricing at every roster size, and where each platform actually wins.
PlayerPlan vs TrainHeroic: Which Is Right for Football S&C Coaches?
Comparing PlayerPlan and TrainHeroic for soccer S&C coaches. Honest pricing math at every roster size, feature gaps for football, and where TrainHeroic's marketplace genuinely wins.
PlayerPlan vs Spreadsheets: When It's Time to Stop Formatting Cells
You've been programming in spreadsheets for years. It works -- until it doesn't. Here are the 7 things spreadsheets can't do for football S&C coaches, and what switching actually costs.
Guides
Flat-Rate vs Per-Athlete Pricing: The Real Cost of Coaching Software
Compare flat-rate vs per-athlete pricing for S&C coaching software. See how costs scale at 5, 10, 15, and 20 athletes with real platform examples.
The MD-Minus Training Framework: Programming Around Match Days
How to structure training around match days using the MD-minus framework. Session design from MD-3 to MD+2 for football S&C coaches.
Energy System Development for Football: The S&C Coach's Guide
How to program energy system development for football players. Aerobic base, anaerobic power, repeated sprint ability, and GPS zone training.
Off-Season Training for Football: Build the Engine Before the Season
How to design an off-season training program for football players. Phase structure, exercise selection, volume progression, and a sample 8-week template.
Strength and Conditioning for Soccer Players: The Complete Guide for S&C Coaches
Practical S&C guide for soccer players. Training components, position demands, weekly structure, and periodization for S&C coaches.
Soccer Periodization Training Program: How to Plan a Full Season for S&C Coaches
How to periodize S&C training across a full soccer season. ATR model, phase breakdowns, MD-minus framework, volume management, and sample week structures.
ACWR Monitoring in Football: A Practical Guide for S&C Coaches
How to use ACWR monitoring in football. Calculation methods, safe ranges, common mistakes, and practical implementation for S&C coaches.
S&C Coach Software for Soccer: What to Look For and Why Generic Tools Don't Work
What soccer S&C coaches need from their software. Why generic PT platforms fall short and a feature checklist for the right tool.
Youth Soccer Strength Training Program: Age-Appropriate Guide for S&C Coaches
Evidence-based youth soccer strength training programs by age group (U12, U14, U16+). Covers safety research, maturation, and sample programming.
In-Season Training for Soccer Players: How to Maintain Strength Without Adding Fatigue
How to program in-season strength training for soccer players. Match-day minus framework, load management, and minimum effective dose approach.
How to Program for Soccer Players: A Step-by-Step Guide for S&C Coaches
Step-by-step guide to programming for soccer players. Exercise selection, periodization, sets and reps by phase, and weekly structure.
Soccer Injury Prevention Exercises: Evidence-Based Protocols That Actually Work
Evidence-based soccer injury prevention exercises including Nordic curls, FIFA 11+, and Copenhagen adductors. Protocols, coaching cues, and programming.