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The Training Ground Podcast
Kevin Barry
May 6, 202135 min
Soccer
EP 21: Strength standards for soccer players, nutrition recommendations, how to train in pre-season & more [Q&A]
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Episode Notes
In this episode we will be doing something a little different.
Today Kevin will be doing a Q&A session of strength and conditioning and soccer related questions he got from his Instagram page (@strengthcoachkev)
I hope you guys enjoy!
We discuss...
- Meal Prep 101: how to shop, what to buy and how to schedule your week
- What to focus on in the gym during pre-season
- Best foods to eat the night before and morning of a game
- Exercises to relieve patellar tendonitis
- Caffeine and soccer performance; is it helpful?
- My biggest lessons from 2020
- Strategies and preventative methods to reduce injuries
- Strength standards for soccer players
- Learn how much water you need each day to perform at your best