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How to Prepare the Off-Season Period in Elite Football - FSI Talks #2
This article and podcast video explore the importance of the Off-Season Period (OSP) in European football, focusing on recovery, injury prevention, and personalized fitness conditioning goals. It highlights the challenges of detraining and the need for adapted training programs to optimize players’ readiness for the new season.
Alberto Fílter · @alberto.filter
May 23, 2024 |
5 minutes
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In the second episode of FSI Talks, Bernardo Requena leads the discussion on the Off-Season Period (OSP) in European football. Requena is the Sports Director of FSI Training and an advisor to elite football players.
He is joined by Andreas Beck, Head of Physical Performance, Prevention, and Rehabilitation at Eintracht Frankfurt, and Sven Herzog, Head of Performance at FSV Mainz 05. Both contribute their expertise in managing this critical period.
The podcast delves into the objectives and planning of the OSP. It also examines topics such as physical recovery, injury prevention, and preparation for the new season.
This episode of FSI Talk is essential for coaches, fitness trainers, and football professionals interested in planning the Off-Season Period (OSP). Learn from experts like Bernardo Requena, Andreas Beck, and Sven Herzog how to optimize physical recovery, prevent injuries, and enhance sports performance through personalized programs and technology. Elevate your physical preparation strategies in football and ensure a successful return to competition.
Objectives of the Off-Season Period (OSP)
The Off-Season Period (OSP) is crucial for football teams.
First, it supports physical recovery, allowing players to rest after months of continuous effort. Additionally, it plays a key role in injury prevention, as it enables the identification of risks and strengthening of muscles through targeted exercises.
Lastly, this period offers an opportunity to focus on individual performance through personalized programs tailored to each player’s needs.
How Do Players Adapt During the Off-Season Period?
The OSP is the perfect time to address aspects that are not deeply worked on during the season, such as risk factors that may lead to injuries. Exercises like change of direction (COD) drills or muscle strengthening help mitigate these issues.
It is also an ideal time to refine technical and tactical skills, free from the pressure of matches or the competitive calendar.
What Should Be Considered When Planning the Off-Season Period?
A well-planned OSP balances the team’s objectives with the individual needs of the players.
While the collective goal is to maintain a basic level of physical fitness, personalized programs focus on specific aspects based on each player’s position and profile.
The key is to adjust workloads and ensure uniform progress. If you want to learn everything necessary to keep an elite football squad in optimal condition, we recommend visiting our program for strength and conditioning coaches aiming to work in the football industry.
Effects of Detraining on Elite Football Players
Detraining during the OSP can lead to a loss of endurance, strength, and technical skills if not managed properly.
This is why it’s essential to include light activities to maintain a minimum level of fitness. A structured approach helps mitigate these effects, allowing players to return stronger and better prepared.
Training Program During the Off-Season Period in Football
An effective program during the OSP includes active rest, recovery, strength training, and aerobic improvement. These phases must be tailored to the individual needs of the players, ensuring that each can work on both injury prevention and physical development.
Monitoring and Collaboration Between Personal Trainers and Football Clubs
The success of the OSP relies on constant monitoring of metrics such as workload, physical performance, and injury risks. This is only achievable through collaboration among coaches, medical staff, and fitness trainers, leveraging technology to adjust programs and ensure players’ optimal preparation.
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Alberto Fílter holds a Ph.D. in Football from Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, as well as a Master’s in High Performance Physical and Sports Training from the same institution.
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How to Prepare the Off-Season Period in Elite Football - FSI Talks #2
This article and podcast video explore the importance of the Off-Season Period (OSP) in European football, focusing on recovery, injury prevention, and personalized fitness conditioning goals. It highlights the challenges of detraining and the need for adapted training programs to optimize players’ readiness for the new season.
May 23, 2024 |
5 minutes
In the second episode of FSI Talks, Bernardo Requena leads the discussion on the Off-Season Period (OSP) in European football. Requena is the Sports Director of FSI Training and an advisor to elite football players.
He is joined by Andreas Beck, Head of Physical Performance, Prevention, and Rehabilitation at Eintracht Frankfurt, and Sven Herzog, Head of Performance at FSV Mainz 05. Both contribute their expertise in managing this critical period.
The podcast delves into the objectives and planning of the OSP. It also examines topics such as physical recovery, injury prevention, and preparation for the new season.
This episode of FSI Talk is essential for coaches, fitness trainers, and football professionals interested in planning the Off-Season Period (OSP). Learn from experts like Bernardo Requena, Andreas Beck, and Sven Herzog how to optimize physical recovery, prevent injuries, and enhance sports performance through personalized programs and technology. Elevate your physical preparation strategies in football and ensure a successful return to competition.
Objectives of the Off-Season Period (OSP)
The Off-Season Period (OSP) is crucial for football teams.
First, it supports physical recovery, allowing players to rest after months of continuous effort. Additionally, it plays a key role in injury prevention, as it enables the identification of risks and strengthening of muscles through targeted exercises.
Lastly, this period offers an opportunity to focus on individual performance through personalized programs tailored to each player’s needs.
How Do Players Adapt During the Off-Season Period?
The OSP is the perfect time to address aspects that are not deeply worked on during the season, such as risk factors that may lead to injuries. Exercises like change of direction (COD) drills or muscle strengthening help mitigate these issues.
It is also an ideal time to refine technical and tactical skills, free from the pressure of matches or the competitive calendar.
What Should Be Considered When Planning the Off-Season Period?
A well-planned OSP balances the team’s objectives with the individual needs of the players.
While the collective goal is to maintain a basic level of physical fitness, personalized programs focus on specific aspects based on each player’s position and profile.
The key is to adjust workloads and ensure uniform progress. If you want to learn everything necessary to keep an elite football squad in optimal condition, we recommend visiting our program for strength and conditioning coaches aiming to work in the football industry.
Effects of Detraining on Elite Football Players
Detraining during the OSP can lead to a loss of endurance, strength, and technical skills if not managed properly.
This is why it’s essential to include light activities to maintain a minimum level of fitness. A structured approach helps mitigate these effects, allowing players to return stronger and better prepared.
Training Program During the Off-Season Period in Football
An effective program during the OSP includes active rest, recovery, strength training, and aerobic improvement. These phases must be tailored to the individual needs of the players, ensuring that each can work on both injury prevention and physical development.
Monitoring and Collaboration Between Personal Trainers and Football Clubs
The success of the OSP relies on constant monitoring of metrics such as workload, physical performance, and injury risks. This is only achievable through collaboration among coaches, medical staff, and fitness trainers, leveraging technology to adjust programs and ensure players’ optimal preparation.
Want to Stay Updated on the Latest News?
Stay informed about everything happening in the FSI Training ecosystem by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on social media.
Post Author
Alberto Fílter holds a Ph.D. in Football from Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, as well as a Master’s in High Performance Physical and Sports Training from the same institution.
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