Validation of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale in Youth Academy Soccer Players
The Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS) is a popular measure of Athletic Identity (AI). The purpose of the present study was to investigate the factor structure (7-item single factor and 3 factor model; Social Identity, Exclusivity and Negative ...
Tom Mitchell +4 more
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Soccer and Disability, Is It Possible? Analysis of the Learning and Coaching Context in Spain
Coaching a youth soccer player is important, and the coach’s role is key. Actually, there is no profile or coaching program for grassroots-soccer coaches that favor the practice of soccer and disability, according to different research and experts.
Antonio Burgos-García
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Soccer injuries of youth. [PDF]
During a soccer tournament with participation of 6,600 boys and girls (9-19 years) all injuries were evaluated, 5.2% of the players were injured; out of these 51% had "slight injuries", 42% "moderate injuries" and 7% "severe injuries". For the individual player the incidence of injury was 19.1/1,000 playing hours including all degrees of injuries; if ...
S, Schmidt-Olsen +3 more
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Effects of closed-skill bodyweight strength exercises on jumping skill in youth soccer players [PDF]
Background: Participation in soccer training is beneficial for the development of energetic motor abilities and coordination abilities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of closed-skill bodyweight resistance exercises which differ in their
Marcin Krawczyk +4 more
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An Exercise Protocol that Replicates Soccer Match-Play [PDF]
This study compared the demands of a soccer match simulation (SMS) incorporating 90 min of soccer-specific movement with passing, dribbling and shooting skills with those of competitive match-play (match).
M. Kingsley +12 more
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Effect of Rondo training on possession percentages and shooting effectiveness on some youth soccer matches [PDF]
This research aims to identify use of Rondo training identify its impact on possession percentages, shooting effectiveness and attacking effectiveness on some youth soccer matches U-19, The researcher used descriptive method by analysis way and ...
Mohamed Mostafa
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Head impacts in soccer have been associated with both short- and long-term neurological consequences. Youth players' brains are especially vulnerable given that their brains are still developing, and females are at an increased risk of traumatic brain ...
Jeffrey S. Brooks +5 more
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Reliability and validity of field-based fitness tests in youth soccer players [PDF]
This study aimed to establish between-day reliability and validity of commonly used field-based fitness tests in youth soccer players of varied age and playing standards, and to discriminate between players without (“unidentified”) or with (“identified”)
Sanders, Dajo +6 more
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Are Soccer and Futsal Affected by the Relative Age Effect? The Portuguese Football Association Case
A better understanding of the relative age effect (RAE) in youth will increase the awareness of the need for reducing the bias of (de)selection.
Pedro Figueiredo +6 more
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Cognitive Functions in Elite and Sub-Elite Youth Soccer Players Aged 13 to 17 Years.
Soccer players are required to anticipate and react continuously in a changing, relatively unpredictable situation in the field. Cognitive functions might be important to be successful in soccer.
Barbara C H Huijgen +6 more
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