scholarly journals Energy Requirements of Male Academy Soccer Players from the English Premier League

2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus P. Hannon ◽  
Lloyd J. F. Parker ◽  
Daniel J. Carney ◽  
John McKeown ◽  
John R. Speakman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soccer Players ◽  
Energy Requirements ◽  
Premier League ◽  
English Premier League

The relationship between physical match performance and 48-h post-game creatine kinase concentrations in English Premier League soccer players

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 846-852 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Scott ◽  
JJ Malone ◽  
R Morgans ◽  
D Burgess ◽  
W Gregson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Large Individual ◽  
Premier League ◽  
Coaching Process ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
English Premier League ◽  
Physical Match

The aim of the investigation was to determine the relationship between blood creatine kinase and physical match performance in 15 elite male soccer players competing in the English Premier League. Blood samples were collected 48 h following a competitive match and analysed for creatine kinase concentration immediately after collection. Physical match performance data were collected using a computerised tracking system (Prozone®) from >6 matches for each player. Mean ± S.D creatine kinase concentration 48 h post-match was 520 ± 224 µ.mol.l−1. Large individual variation in creatine kinase response at this time point was observed (184 µ.mol.l−1 to 1573 µ.mol.l−1). No significant correlation coefficients were observed between the chosen indicators of physical match performance and creatine kinase concentration 48 h post-match. These data suggest that creatine kinase concentrations are elevated as a consequence of playing a soccer match. Creatine kinase may also be of limited value in supporting important decisions in the coaching process.

scholarly journals Visual function of English Premier League soccer players

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Roberts ◽  
Anthony J. Strudwick ◽  
Simon J. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Visual Function ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Premier League ◽  
English Premier League

scholarly journals An Intensive Winter Fixture Schedule Induces a Transient Fall in Salivary IgA in English Premier League Soccer Players

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryland Morgans ◽  
Patrick Orme ◽  
Liam Anderson ◽  
Barry Drust ◽  
James P. Morton
Keyword(s):  
Soccer Players ◽  
Salivary Iga ◽  
Premier League ◽  
English Premier League

Body composition assessment of English Premier League soccer players: a comparative DXA analysis of first team, U21 and U18 squads

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (17) ◽  
pp. 1799-1806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan Milsom ◽  
Robert Naughton ◽  
Andy O’Boyle ◽  
Zafar Iqbal ◽  
Ryland Morgans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Body Composition Assessment ◽  
Premier League ◽  
English Premier League

scholarly journals Seasonal Training-Load Quantification in Elite English Premier League Soccer Players

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Malone ◽  
Rocco Di Michele ◽  
Ryland Morgans ◽  
Darren Burgess ◽  
James P. Morton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Training Load ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Maximal Heart Rate ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Total Distance ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Premier League ◽  
Daily Training ◽  
English Premier League

Purpose:To quantify the seasonal training load completed by professional soccer players of the English Premier League.Methods:Thirty players were sampled (using GPS, heart rate, and rating of perceived exertion [RPE]) during the daily training sessions of the 2011–12 preseason and in-season period. Preseason data were analyzed across 6 × 1-wk microcycles. In-season data were analyzed across 6 × 6-wk mesocycle blocks and 3 × 1-wk microcycles at start, midpoint, and end-time points. Data were also analyzed with respect to number of days before a match.Results:Typical daily training load (ie, total distance, high-speed distance, percent maximal heart rate [%HRmax], RPE load) did not differ during each week of the preseason phase. However, daily total distance covered was 1304 (95% CI 434–2174) m greater in the 1st mesocycle than in the 6th. %HRmax values were also greater (3.3%, 1.3−5.4%) in the 3rd mesocycle than in the first. Furthermore, training load was lower on the day before match (MD-1) than 2 (MD-2) to 5 (MD-5) d before a match, although no difference was apparent between these latter time points.Conclusions:The authors provide the 1st report of seasonal training load in elite soccer players and observed that periodization of training load was typically confined to MD-1 (regardless of mesocycle), whereas no differences were apparent during MD-2 to MD-5. Future studies should evaluate whether this loading and periodization are facilitative of optimal training adaptations and match-day performance.

AN EXAMINATION OF THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT FOR THE MIGRATORY TRANSITION OF ELITE YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS IN AN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE ACADEMY

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Rattle
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Initial Phase ◽  
Language Barriers ◽  
Foreign Country ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Adaptation Period ◽  
Premier League ◽  
English Premier League

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to investigate the perception of and support for players who come into a Premier League academy from a foreign country by the staff at the academy.Design Four members of staff from one Premier League academy were interviewed, selecting those who were involved with the transitioning players. MethodThese interviews were conducted at the Premier League academy and were audio recorded. The interview data formed a case study view of the support provided from this Premier League academy. ResultsThe findings showed that the staff recognised the difficulties of acculturating to the new country and the new club. They suggested that the main difficulties facing acculturating players were the language barriers, accommodation, adjusting to playing style, adapting to expectations and loss of social support. Support for the incoming players began in the period prior to the signing of the player and continued into the initial phase of acculturation. However, this support was unstructured, informal and lacked in the psychosocial element which may have led to problems for the players during their post transition adaptation period. ConclusionsThese findings suggest that there should be a formal, structured form for the support for incoming foreign players to help them deal with the psychological and psychosocial parts of the transition into the new country and new club that could help the players to perform better, due to the presence of a reduced amount of challenges, that can create higher confidence, motivation and less stress.

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