Football Periodization to Maximise Performance

Adam Owen PhD is a high performance expert with 20 years experience at the elite level; International, European club, UEFA Champions League and Europa League.After his bestselling 'Football Conditioning: A Modern Scientific Approach' book set and in his role as a UEFA Pro & A Licence Educator, coaches commonly ask these key questions:How do I get the best possible performances from my players?What can I change or improve to maximise my team’s performance?What gives me the best possible chance of succeeding as a coach?Adam has provided the answers in this book by using his vast knowledge of applied football science and performance coaching to create his complete methodology to maximise performance.Dr. Andreas Schlumberger, PhD (Head of Recovery and Performance at Liverpool FC):'Adam provides an outstanding mixture of applied research, practical application and tremendous experience in the world of high-performance football.'Learn how to design training sessions and plan the training week (102 Practices included) to make sure your players are always prepared correctly and able to perform at their maximum on match day.The Football Periodization to Maximise Performance methodology:Enhance coaches’ knowledge of high performance and coachingImprove player performance and gain a competitive advantageMaximise the training time and efficiency of the coaching processGame model: Link the technical, tactical and physical details of the gameShow the actual demands imposed on players in trainingTraining load management and reducing injury riskHow to design training sessionsPlanning the flow of the training week to maximise performanceTapering strategy = players arrive in optimal condition for the match!Adaptable training week model for Pro, Semi-pro, Academy and YouthSteve McClaren (Former England Manager and current FIFA Technical Advisor):'This book provides a great coaching resource for all individuals wanting to develop their knowledge of the game.'Adam Owen (PhD, MPhil, BSc HONS)UEFA Pro & A Licence Coach Educator and DeveloperPhD in Sport Science and CoachingTechnical Director and High-Performance DirectorHead Coach and Assistant CoachSport Science and Fitness Coach (Wales National Team)Head of Sport Science and Fitness/Performance