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“Discover and cultivate a passion for the process.”
Overview The demands of being a high level athlete are higher than they have ever been. With advances in technology and evolution, athletes are bigger, faster, stronger, smarter and more resilient. The Woodinville High Women’s Soccer Staff along with sport specific fitness experts have generated an all-inclusive and comprehensive off-season strength and conditioning regimen that focuses on getting our athletes to compete at their highest level. It includes four sample routines and daily log sheets for soccer specific strength and conditioning routines. Included are agility, plyometric, sprinting, and track routines. We want our athletes not only to be set up for success on the field, but off. Everything we do is designed to invite and enjoy adversity as to push ourselves and each other to grow to be the best team we can be.
Warm Up Warm up is an essential part of an injury prevention program. Soccer players should properly warm up before every practice and game. This enables the body to increase the temperature of muscles, increase blood flow and oxygen to the muscles,
increase the speed of nerve impulses and increase the range of motion at joints reducing the risk of tearing muscles and
ligaments.
Our warm-ups will be dynamic; movement based patterns for game and practice situations. Dynamic movements for
soccer players include lunges, high knees, knee up to hip joint then out to the side, leg kicks, heels to buttocks, etc... We
would recommend a minimum of 10-15 minutes of dynamic stretching.
Cool Down After every game and practice players will have a mandatory 10-15 minute cool down period. A cool down allows a player to lower their heart rate, circulate blood and oxygen to muscles, restoring them to the condition they were in before exercise, remove waste products such as lactic acid, and reduce the risk of muscle soreness. The cool down will consist of light jogging followed by stretching periodically. Players should perform stretches, which put an emphasis on the hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles and groin. Aerobic & Anaerobic Fitness We will incorporate anaerobic and aerobic training into our preseason and offseason training regimens as well as our training sessions during the season. A high-level player should report to preseason fit and conditioned.
Anaerobic fitness helps the player achieve match fitness. Some examples include starting and stopping quickly, intermittent
sprinting for periods of time, explosive cutting, striking through the ball and quickness in tackle. During our summer
workouts we will focus on anaerobic fitness, which will include HIIT or Interval Training to increase players’ anaerobic
fitness. Furthermore, we will use plyometric exercises such as speed ladders, bounding, box drills, and squat jumps to help
train players anaerobic fast-twitch muscle capacity.
Weight Training Weight training for soccer should be done to improve muscle stamina, strength, recovery and to prevent injury. Weight
training is vital because soccer players need to have strength and quickness simultaneously.
Our summer fitness training will contain a strength training regimen that you will see below. We will focus on upper body
and lower body Interval workouts that will focus on building muscle mass and increasing explosiveness.
Hydration & Recovery Proper hydration is a key component to injury prevention. Dehydration results in cramps, irregular heartbeat, headache, vomiting and thirst. We will allow player’s hydration breaks during transitions at practices. It is recommended an athlete consume a minimum of 1 ounce of fluid for every 2 minutes of activity. In hotter climates, replenishing electrolytes are important as well. Drinks like Gatorade diluted with water are a great and an easy way to replenish.
Recovery allows players to become mentally and physically stronger. A player’s body must have time to replenish and
rebuild itself. It is able to do this with proper nutrition, which includes proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and liquids. A player
needs adequate REST and sleep to perform at an optimal level. Enjoy your time off, stay off your feet when you rest and
learn to enjoy naps. The more you work, the more rest your body needs. Do not start working out more than you can
rest.
Workout Notes At the end of every session we have an area for you to record your workout notes. The notes are a 1-10 scale on how you
think the workout went followed by a section for notes. We want players to become self-aware of their fitness and get to
know their bodies so they know when to go harder or to hold back. This process will allow for players to start thinking
about this and recording it to help them get to know their strengths and weaknesses with their fitness.
Have fun with your workouts, embrace not knowing to grow with your teammates, use your knowledge to practice
leadership, and FIND A PASSION FOR YOUR PROCESS.
GO FALCONS!
Coach Croft and the rest of the WHS Staff
Sample Monthly Workout Schedule
PLEASE READ BEFORE LOOKING AT THIS CALENDAR!
This calendar is based off an athlete who plays on a club soccer team that trains three times a week and has two tournaments
during the month. This is not an exact make up of how you should train, but more of an example of when you should do
certain workouts, when you should rest and when you should push yourself based off this athlete’s schedule. Your days and
workouts will change based on when your trainings for your club team are, what other teams/activities you are doing, vacation,
etc.
It is important you get to know your body and know when you can push yourself and rest. Always error on the side of pushing
yourself to increase STAMINA! If you have an injury or feel hurt, do not push yourself. Rest and recover. We can always
make workouts fit with what you need.
WHS WOMEN’S SOCCER WORKOUT & EXERCISE LOG
Date (Month/Day/Year): _ Start Time: End Time:
Name of Workout: UPPER BODY
WARM-UP CARDIO/AEROBIC/CONDITIONING EXERCISE (Choose the 2 or 5 mile each workout)
AEROBIC TIME/DISTANCE/ INTENSITY/SPEED
NOTES
e.g. 2 Miles @ 8-11 MPH
WEIGHT, STRENGTH & RESISTANCE TRAINING
BUCKET 1 WEIGHT SETS REPS REST NOTES
DOT MAP FOOTWORK 3 5 REPS
AXE CHOP 3 10 REPS EACH DIRECTION (20 TOTAL)
LATERAL PULLUPS 3 FAILURE
DIPS 3 FAILURE 90 SEC.
BUCKET 2 WEIGHT SETS REPS REST NOTES
BURPEES 3 15-20 REPS
BICEP CURLS 3 8-10 REPS
SHOULDER PUNCH 3 8-10 REPS
SINGLE ARM-ELEVATED LEG ROW
3 8-10 REPS 90 SEC.
BIG FINISH -- ABS WEIGHT SETS REPS REST NOTES
JACKHAMMER 1 30 REPS
ROWERS 1 30 REPS
SEATED TRUNK TWIST 1 50 REPS
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS 1 50 REPS
PLANK 1 FAILURE
OVERALL
WORKOUT RATING (1-10)
MIND/BODY/WORKOUT NOTES:
Date (Month/Day/Year): _ Start Time: End Time:
Name of Workout: LOWER BODY
WARM-UP CARDIO/AEROBIC/CONDITIONING EXERCISE(Choose the 2 or 5 mile each workout)
EXERCISE TIME/DISTANCE/ INTENSITY/SPEED
NOTES
e.g. 2 Miles @ 8-11 MPH
WEIGHT, STRENGTH & RESISTANCE TRAINING
BUCKET 1 WEIGHT SETS REPS REST NOTES
BOX JUMPS 6 6-8 REPS 90 SEC.
SKATER JUMPS 6 6-8 REPS 90 SEC.
SINGLE LEG SQUATS 6 6-8 REPS 90 SEC.
SINGLE LEG 3-WAY SQUATS
6 6-8 REPS 90 SEC.
BUCKET 2 WEIGHT SETS REPS REST NOTES
KNEE DRIVES 6 10-15 REPS 90 SEC.
CURTSY LUNGE 6 6-8 REPS 90 SEC.
SUMO SQUAT AND PRESS 6 20 YDS 90 SEC.
RDL 6 6-8 30 SEC.
BIG FINISH – ABS WEIGHT SETS REPS REST NOTES
SIT UPS 10 15 - 20
LEG RAISES 10 15 - 20
V-UPS 10 15 - 20
KNEE TO ELBOW 10 15 - 20
PLANK 10 15 - 20
OVERALL WORKOUT
RATING (1-10)
MIND/BODY/WORKOUT NOTES:
Date (Month/Day/Year): _ Start Time: End Time:
Name of Workout: AGILITY TRAINING
Body Parts Trained (Circle all that apply): Whole Body | Chest | Back | Shoulders | Legs | Calves | Biceps | Triceps | Abs | Other:
WARM-UP CARDIO/AEROBIC/CONDITIONING EXERCISE
EXERCISE TIME/DISTANCE/ INTENSITY/SPEED
NOTES
e.g. Begin With Dynamic Warm-UP
Agility and Conditioning
EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS REST NOTES
Off Set Weave 6 1 Time Through = 1 Set 60 SEC.
M Drill 6 1 Time Through= 1 Set 60 SEC.
40 yd Dash Test 5 1 Time Through= 1 Set 60 SEC.
Line Drills – 18 YDS 10 1 Time Through = 1 Set
60 SEC.
Pro Agility Drill 5 1 Time Through = 1 Set 60 SEC.
Colgate Agility 5 1 Time Through = 1 Set 60 SEC.
Shuffle Ladder Drill 6 1 Time Through = 1 Set 60 SEC.
Diagonal Shuffle Drill 5 1 Time Through = 1 Set 60 SEC.
300 Yd Shuttle Run 3 1 Time Through = 1 Set 60 SEC.
OVERALL WORKOUT
RATING (1-10)
MIND/BODY/WORKOUT NOTES:
Date (Month/Day/Year): _ Start Time: End Time:
Name of Workout: LOWER BODY
WARM-UP CARDIO/AEROBIC/CONDITIONING EXERCISE
EXERCISE TIME/DISTANCE/ INTENSITY/SPEED
NOTES
e.g. P90X PLYOMETRIC ROUTINE AS A SUBSTITUTE PROGRAM
PLYOMETRIC TRAINING
BUCKET 1 WEIGHT SETS REPS REST NOTES
SIDE TO SIDE BOX SHUFFLE
3 1 Minute Straight 60 SEC.
ALTERNATING PUSH OFF 3 1 Minute Straight 60 SEC.
BOX JUMPS 3 10 REPS 60 SEC.
DEPTH JUMP to STANDING LONG JUMP
3 10 REPS 60 SEC.
ZIG ZAG DRILL 3 10 REPS 60 SEC.
SPLIT SQUAT LUNGE 3 10 REPS 60 SEC.
5-5-5 SQUAT JUMP 3 15 REPS 60 SEC.
DOUBLE LEG HOPS 3 10 REPS 60 SEC.
SINGLE LEG DEPTH JUMP 3 10 REPS 60 SEC.
OVERALL WORKOUT
RATING (1-10)
MIND/BODY/WORKOUT NOTES:
Date (Month/Day/Year): _ Start Time: End Time:
Name of Workout:
WARM-UP CARDIO/AEROBIC/CONDITIONING EXERCISE
EXERCISE TIME/DISTANCE/ INTENSITY/SPEED
NOTES
e.g. P90X PLYOMETRIC ROUTINE AS A SUBSTITUTE PROGRAM
BUCKET 1 WEIGHT SETS REPS REST NOTES
OVERALL WORKOUT
RATING (1-10)
MIND/BODY/WORKOUT NOTES:
WHS Women’s Soccer Sprinting Program
WEEK 1
July 10 - 16
WEEK 2
July 17 - 23
WEEK 3
July 24 - 30
12 x 20 yds 14 x 20 yds 16 x 20 yds
10 x 40 yds 10 x 40 yds 10 x 40 yds
6 x 60 yds 8 x 60 yds 8 x 60 yds
4 x 80 yds 6 x 80 yds 6 x 80 yds
3 x 100 yds 4 x 100 yds 4 x 100 yds
1 time per week 1 time per week 1 time per week
WEEK 4
July 31 – Aug 6
WEEK 5
Aug 7 - 13
WEEK 6 Aug 14 - 23
18 x 20 yds 18 x 20 yds 20 x 20 yds
10 x 40 yds 10 x 40 yds 10 x 40 yds
8 x 60 yds 8 x 60 yds 8 x 60 yds
6 x 80 yds 6 x 80 yds 6 x 80 yds
4 x 100 yds 4 x 100 yds 4 x 100 yds
1 time per week 1 time per week 1 time per week
REST PERIOD WEEKS 1-3 REST PERIOD WEEKS 4-6 30 seconds for 20’s 20 seconds for 20’s 45 seconds for 40’s 30 seconds for 40’s
60 seconds for 60’s 45 seconds for 60’s
75 seconds for 80’s 60 seconds for 80’s 90 seconds for 100’s 75 seconds for 100’s
WHS Women’s Soccer Track Workout
(Choose one workout per session)
TRACK WORKOUT A 4 laps 1 mile under 6:00 Rest 3 minutes
2 laps ½ mile under 2:40 Rest 90 seconds
2 laps ½ mile under 2:40 Rest 90 seconds
1 lap ¼ mile under :70 Rest 90 seconds
1 lap ¼ mile under :70 Rest 90 seconds
2 laps ½ mile under 2:40 FINISHED
TRACK WORKOUT B 4 laps 1 mile under 6:00 Rest 2 minutes
3 laps ¾ mile under 4:10 Rest 90 seconds
2 laps ½ mile under 2:40 Rest 90 seconds
2 laps ½ mile under 2:40 Rest 90 seconds
1 lap ¼ mile under :70 Rest 90 seconds
1 lap ¼ mile under :70 FINISHED
PYRAMID TRACK WORKOUT 1 lap ¼ mile under :70 Rest 30 seconds
2 laps ½ mile under 2:30 Rest 70 seconds
3 laps ¾ mile under 4:30 Rest 90 seconds
4 laps 1 mile under 6:00 Rest 2 minutes
3 laps ¾ mile under 4:30 Rest 90 seconds
2 laps ½ mile under 2:30 Rest 70 seconds
1 lap ¼ mile under :70 FINISHED
WHS Women’s Soccer Summer Skill Program (Perform
Daily)
Ball Control
Speed/Agility Ladder
Progression – 10 of each
One-foot
Two-feet
Lateral two-feet
Zipper (Two in, two out)
Icky Shuffle
One foot hops
Two feet hops
Sprints (skipping one section)
Speed dribble to cone – Set two cones 15 yards a part (10 of each)
Step touch – dribble with the laces
Pull back turn
Touches outside of the cone
Kryuf
Inside/Outside – One foot
Pull back turn
Kryuf
Inside/Outside – Two feet
Kryuf
Stepover
Touch, touch, scissor – same foot
Touch, stepover – both feet
L-Turn
Juggling – feet only (15 minutes)
Always trying to set a new record
Ball on the wall (15 minutes)
Two touch
Inside touch to other foot
Outside touch to same foot
L-turn to other foot
One touch
Inside foot
Laces
Outside of the foot
Headers
Long balls/ball on the wall (10 mintues)
Bring ball down with chest
Bring ball down with knees
Bring ball down with feet (wedge trap)
Nutrition There are many different theories and schools of thought on nutrition. Unfortunately, I am not a nutritionist so I am not able to give solid or educated advice. The best thing to do is know your body, know the fuel that works for you and try to build around that. For example, I was training for an ultra-marathon in the summer of 2016 in Ashland, Oregon. While training, we needed to be able to eat while running. I knew my stomach was extremely sensitive, so I experimented with different foods to try and keep my going. I had a training partner that could eat a giant breakfast burrito before runs and also during races (surprisingly). I tried to eat a burrito an hour before a long run, and let’s just say that burrito didn’t make it to the end of the run. I found out that gels and smaller, fresher foods (fruit, vegetables) worked for me. Don’t be afraid to experiment if you haven’t, but I would suggest not trying out on a game day Here is a list of books with good nutritional advice for athletes, as well as local companies that make prepared food boxes that are healthy and organic. Books:
Feeding the Young Athlete, Cynthia Lair, Certified Health and Nutrition Counselor, Bastyr University Healing With Whole Foods, Paul Pitchford Passionate Nutrition, Jennifer Adler Washington Local and Seasonal Cookbook, Becky Selegut
Prepared Food Boxes
A Local Palate, Melissa Smithers, Seattle, Wash., www.alocalpalate.com