Soccer Training
Soccer demands a rare combination of endurance and explosive change of direction. Sports Training Los Angeles trains both without sacrificing either.
Programming balances an aerobic conditioning base with the repeat-sprint and change-of-direction speed the sport requires in short, decisive bursts.
How We Train Soccer
Change-of-Direction Speed
Cutting and redirecting mechanics trained for the constant directional changes soccer demands.
Aerobic & Repeat-Sprint Conditioning
A conditioning base that supports 90 minutes of play, layered with the repeat high-intensity bursts matches actually require.
First-Touch Footwork
Coordination and footwork drills that complement technical ball-skill training rather than duplicate it.
Injury Resilience
Deceleration and landing mechanics work aimed at reducing the ACL and ankle injury risk common in the sport.
Built on Core Training Methods
Soccer programming draws directly from our core speed, agility, and strength methods, adapted to the sport's specific demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this training include ball skills?
No — this program builds the physical qualities that support soccer performance: speed, agility, and conditioning. Technical ball-skill training is best handled by a soccer-specific skills coach alongside this program.
How does conditioning work for a 90-minute match?
Programming combines an aerobic base with repeat-sprint conditioning, matching both the steady demands and the high-intensity bursts of match play.
Can this reduce ACL injury risk?
Programming includes deceleration and landing mechanics work specifically aimed at reducing common non-contact injury patterns, though no training program eliminates injury risk entirely.