GIRLS+SOCCER

START YOUR TRAINING NOW FOR A LESS PAINFUL AND MORE PRODUCTIVE PRE-SEASON -Hydrate -Wear proper footwear -Warm up and stretch properly -Train with inensity - push yourself with a partner -Train with a ball whenever possible - maximise your touches -Cool down and stretch Reminders and Workouts: In order to be in optimal shape for the pre-season, I recommend you get in three 45-minute workouts per week. Remember, all workouts should begin with an easy 5-minute warm up followed by **//stretching//**. Next, you will need to get moving. I have listed a few examples below. Finally, finish with a minimum of 5-10 minutes of **//stretching//**. It is important that you hydrate with water throughout the day on work out days (every day would be better) and run in a good pair of comfortable running shoes and socks. In order to stay focused, I suggest you set goals and train with a partner.

When you’re on the field, your feet should never stop moving. It is a quick game with a mixture of explosive sprints, running down the field, and fancy footwork. Training should emulate this – mix it up.

Warm Up with stretch Warm Up with stretch 5 minute fast jog 5 minute fast jog 6 laps – Work hard on lengths, recover on widths 2 laps hard on length and 1 width, jog diagonal 5 minute slow jog 2 laps length, width, length, jog one width Stretch 5 minute slow jog followed by stretch
 * __Workout 1__**

__**Workout 2**__ Warm Up with stretch 5 minute fast jog 6 laps – Work hard on lengths, recover on widths 5 minute slow jog Stretch

Warm up with 5 min slow jog and stretch 5 minute fast 10 lengths, hard half/slow half (optional ball) 5 minute slow jog Stretch
 * __Workout 3__**

Your hard work now will translate into an easier transition into training and a successful season!

Remember: Train with INTENSITY. . . . . . . . .Practice with INTENSITY. . . . . . . . Play with INENSITY

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 * __BALL SKILL OF THE WEEK:__**