Conditioning for Soccer

by Joseph A. Luxbacher and Joe Luxbacher

Great soccer players train year-round to improve and maintain their physical and mental abilities. Conditioning for Soccer is the final word in soccer training. Author Joseph A. Luxbacher, two-time Big East Conference Coach of the Year, has set up a complete fitness program geared toward soccer players that can be done all year long. Containing simple yet challenging drills and exercises, Conditioning for Soccer is beneficial, and more importantly fun, for any player, whether just starting out or seasoned professional. Conditioning for Soccer is a must-have for any dedicated soccer player!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570281467
• ISBN13: 9781570281464
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

great book if u love soccer and want to move faster

This book lowered my 2mile run from 16 minutes to 13.5 in hardly 1.5 months. the off season training guide is comprehensive and differs each day so as to not get bored. plyometrics add true fun. Much of the book focuses on other aspects of soccer such as quick turns and acceleration. Even a section on pregame eating for peak performance.

A Wondeful Guide to Soccer Fitness

This book contains all that is needed to know for proper soccer conditioning. The conditioning process is broken down into succint, easy to follow and perform drills. Any level of conditioning will benefit from study and use of this book. Mr. Luxbacher has made a real contribution to soccer coaching here!

A Fabulous Handbook

I have read this book about 4 times in the 3 months I've had it. It is brilliant to find a book that deals with the conditioning side of the game only. I have been looking for something like this for years. I am nearing the twilight years of my own playing days and have found that by adjusting the programs and levels to suit where I'm at, I have improved my game in the season I've just started. The drills, exercises and explanation of all forms of training are easy to understand and thorough. My only criticism would be of the chapter on weight training where I wonder whether if you followed what is set down you might be in danger of overtraining muscles and not allowing enough recovery time. The 16 week program was a great finish to the book putting into practise all you'd read before it. I will be looking for more books from Joe Luxbacher and thank him for producing something I will be using for my own sons if and when they decide to play Soccer.