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EP 21: Strength standards for soccer players, nutrition recommendations, how to train in pre-season & more [Q&A]

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EP 21: Strength standards for soccer players, nutrition recommendations, how to train in pre-season & more [Q&A]

The Training Ground Podcast›
May 6, 202135:51

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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

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