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The British Columbia Soccer has teamed up with Soccer Science International to ensure the good health of players and maximize their fitness. Soccer Science International provides soccer specific education, instruction, and training that promotes injury prevention and maximizes players’ physical potential in the sport of soccer.
All articles written by Rick Celebrini and printed in the Province are now available on line. Click on the links below.
Rick Celebrini is a former Vancouver 86er captain, one of the founding physiotherapists of Soccer Science International, and is the sport science consultant of the British Columbia Soccer Association's technical committee.
The focus of Soccer Science is in the formation of a training program that addresses the prevention of soccer related injuries while enhancing player performance. BC Soccer's Soccer Science program is based on an extensive literature review on the incidences, mechanisms, contributing factors, and present/previous prevention strategies of soccer related injuries, augmented with its own research and its members' clinical and playing experience. This exercise program will be implemented across a broad demographic including players of different ages, sexes and skill levels to determine long-term outcomes and the effectiveness of the program in both the prevention of injuries and the enhancement of performance.
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| Fried Schnitzel, pommes frites, and 101 different cheeses make up our daily staple as we travel through Europe in preparation for the World Alpine Ski Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Not that I’m complaining but it does inspire one to write about nutrition for athletes, especially during travel when meal planning is often difficult. Now I am not an expert in this field but there are certain basics that every soccer player, coach, and parent should know to maximize a players’ performance and for generally healthy living. Ideally a player should consult a sports nutritionist to assess his/her daily and pre-game diet to make sure they are getting enough of the right types of nutrients and energy sources. |
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Some important facts:
1) A well-balanced daily diet is the key to maintaining the energy for intense training. This means 2/3 carbohydrates (starch, milk, fresh fruits and vegetables), 1/3 protein (meat, fish and poultry) and a minimal amount of added fat. Supplements, for the most part, have not been proven to work and are often expensive, unnecessary, and in some cases potentially dangerous.
2) A pre-game meal is not meant to supply the energy for a game – the energy will not reach the muscles in time. However, a high carbohydrate meal is easy and quick to digest and should be consumed 3 –4 hours before game time.
3) A small snack can be eaten 1 –2 hours prior to game time but avoid sweets – they will not give you instant energy.
4) Hydration is one of the most important components of an athletes’ preparation, and often one of the most neglected. It is crucial in regulating body temperature and avoiding early fatigue. Drink plenty of water before and during a game.
Keep a water bottle by the goal posts – this may even encourage those forwards to get back and defend! Replace 1 litre of water for every kg of weight loss after a game (i.e. fluid loss from sweat).
Your play on the field is driven by the amount and quality of the fuel in your tank. To ensure optimum performance follow the above guidelines and keep the fried schnitzel to a minimum. |
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