Science and Soccer: Developing Elite Performers

by A. Mark Williams (Editor), Paul Ford (Editor), Barry Drust (Editor)

Overview

Now in an updated edition, Science and Soccer is still the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physiology, biomechanics and psychology behind the world's most popular sport.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032460307
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/13/2023
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

A. Mark Williams is Professor and Head of Sport Sciences at Brunel University, London. He has published extensively in the areas related to skill acquisition, expert performance, talent identification and development and performance analysis.

Table of Contents

1. Physical Preparation

2. Resistance Training

3. Aerobic and Anaerobic Training

4. Soccer in the Heat: Performance and Mitigation

5. Nutrition for Match Play and Training

6. Recovery Strategies

7. Psychological Characteristics of Players

8. Anticipation and Decision-Making

9. Skill Acquisition: Player Pathways and Effective Practice

10. Sociological Influences on the Identification and Development of Players

11. Player Wellbeing and Career Transitions

12. Developing (Adaptive) Coaching Expertise

13. Injury Epidemiology, Monitoring, and Prevention

14. Infectious Diseases

15. Biomechanical Assessments

16. Analysis of Physical Performance in Match-Play

17. Technical and Tactical Match Analysis

18. Monitoring Training

19. Utilising Training and Match Load Data

20. Growth and Maturation

21. Talented or Developmentally Advanced? Player Assessment and Evaluation

22. Talent Identification and Talent Promotion

23. Modern Approaches to Scouting and Recruitment

24. Working as a Director of Sports Science or High-Performance Director

25. Working as a Sporting Director