This document discusses periodization models in soccer and highlights that periodization should consider more than just the physical demands. It notes that soccer players face complex physiological demands from 200-300 training sessions and 40-70 competitive games each year. It also discusses factors like travel, international duties, and kick-off times that influence demands. The document advocates using a holistic approach to periodization that considers the physical, nutritional, psychological, and recovery needs of players. It provides examples of how each of these areas could be periodized over different phases to support player performance and health.
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Periodization - more than physical?
1. Periodization – More than Physical?
Andrew Wiseman
Head of Performance
Utah Royals FC
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3. Physiological demands on players are complex compared to
individual sports
These demands can vary based on other variables such as
playing style, position, opposition etc
200-300 training sessions & 40- 70 competitive games
(BUT this is estimated)
Other factors such as, travel, Internationals, kick off times.
Players must have a large tool box of physical resources to
cope e.g. aerobic, anaerobic, strength, power, speed
DEMANDS ON PLAYER
4. Relative Contributionof Physical Performance
Running Performance
Heavily influenced by match status,
tactics, style. Losing teams often run
more.
Success
Being fitter / faster may not guarantee
success. However, not being fitter / faster
may be problematic.
Styleof play
High intensity/High Press/Fast counter style is
more metabolically demanding than
possession based game
High Intensity Running
High intensity running may vary by up to
30%, irrespective of match outcome.
Fitness of Players
Fitness has clear advantages, but this
doesn’t mean players run more if ‘fitter’.
Context is key.
Physical Capacities
Players should be able to cope with game
demands to execute tactical roles
efficiently & fit with game model.
5. ”I think that we can all appreciate the importance of keeping
our players fit and healthy. One means of achieving this in our athletes is through the maintenance of a stable
and constant training stimulus.”
Martin Buchheit, PhD
Paris St. Germain FC
11. TRADITIONAL PERIODIZATION MODELS
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Aroseiev
Matveiev
Tscheiene
Bondarchuk
Unity of specialized/ general training,
variation of loads, systemic load /load recovery blocks
Rhythmic varied training,
accumulation/realization, (Pendulum)
>80% intensity, minimal diff between
training & competitive loads (High load)
12. CONTEMPORARY PERIODIZATION MODELS
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VerheijenBompa
Bondarchuk
Integrator; Development,
maintenance & recovery
Training Blocks; Lower volume,
more intense specific training
Extended Performance;
progressive training for
peak performance
Verkoshansky
Seirul-lo
Cognitive;
Importance of interactions
& talent factors
Football specific to improve fitness
Six Week Model.
Frade
Tactical; Optimize training for
maximum performance while
avoiding “overload”.
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14. The map of reality is not reality. Even the best maps are imperfect.
That’s because they are reductions of what they represent
“A map is not the territory it represents, but, if
correct, it has a similar structure to the territory,
which accounts for its usefulness.”
15. “What is this? A center for ants??”
This scene illustrates the wrong way to understand models: literally!!!
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17. ‘The dictionary definition states a model is ‘a representation,
generally in miniature, to show the construction or
appearance of something’ or ‘a simplified description,
especially a mathematical one, of a system or process, to
assist calculations and predictions.’
28. Acute Impact of hot &hypoxic environmentsduring HIIT
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↑BodyTemperature
↑SweatRate
↑HeartRate
↑Discomfort& RPE
↑Glycolysis
↑Muscle Recruitment
↑Int/ ExtLoadRatio
↑HeatShockProteins
↓CentralDrive
↓Plasma Volume
↓RepeatSprintPerformance
HYPOXIA
Adapted: (Laursen and Buchheit, 2019)
HEAT
↑HeartRate
↑Discomfort& RPE
↑Glycolysis
↑Int/ ExtLoadRatio
↑HeatShockProteins
↓CentralDrive
↓Muscle Load& CerebralOxygenation
↓RepeatSprintPerformance
29. NUTRITION
Do the nutritional demands adequately fit
the weekly physical demands?
Does the player understand these demands?
CHO - periodized in accordance with the goal
of the session, the individual athlete & the weekly
training schedule.
Player maybe fit per se, but are they healthy?
30. Maffetone P., & Laursen., P.B, Athletes: Fit but Unhealthy (2016)
36. RECOVERY -Howdo weknowif players are prepared toperform?
Recovery & Fatigue are often spoken about as a single entity – but there are many different sources
Environmental
Home/personal life, peer
pressure, colleagues,
media/press
Dehydration/Hypothermia
Is the player adequately
hydrated, heat
acclimatization, altitude?
Cognitive and Mental
Decision making
Staleness / burnout
MuscularFatigue
Neuromuscular, Mechanical,
Metabolic (energy utilization,
K accumulation, acidosis)
Central Fatigue
Changes occurring within the
nervous system;
ANS alterations
Reduced Central Drive
Adapted: Thorpe, R (2019) @MrWiseyMan
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38. SLEEP
NUTRITION
MATCH/TRAINING
SLEEP
NUTRITION
JOINT RANGE OF MOTION
REDUCE
INFLAMMATION
MANIPULATE
BLOOD FLOW &
INCREASE RANGE
OF MOTION
PSYCHO-
PERCEPTUAL
TIMELINE
Adapted from Thorpe, R (2019); Bell., P (2017)
- There are various recovery strategies, with varying efficacy.
- ’Physical’ interventions should be complimentary to BIG ROCKS of sleep & nutrition.
- Player monitoring may guide practice & an individualized approach.
- Educate & Facilitate! @MrWiseyMan
40. The Principle of Tactical Fatigue &Concentration
Adapted from Delgado-Bordonau & Villanueva., 2018
HIGH LEVELS OF CONCENTRATION
High levels of concentration from first to last
minute of a training session or match
provides a high degree of learning
LOAD & RECOVERY
Optimal relationship between load &
recovery (mental & physical) = higher
quality actions.
TACTICAL THINKING
Football Players’ peak performance
requires constant concentration,
think and decide FAST
RELATIVE MAXIMAL INTENSITY
Intensity is always maximal in terms
of concentration but load &
complexity must be adjusted
depending on the day..
PRINCIPLESOF PLAY
“INTENSITY” is directly related to principles & sub-
principles of play, trained through well-designed
practice & training sessions
TRAINING VARIATIONS
The more variations & different
information players need to analyze
in training the greater the demand
and intensity of practice..
@MrWiseyMan
41. PERIODIZATION – MORE THAN PHYSICAL?
Varying strategies, vary
efficacy.
Periodization exists here too!
Why throw the kitchen sink at
recovery?
Will this area become more
prominent?
Mental fatigue throughout the
training week?
How much information are
we ‘overloading’ players with
?
Education may be the key factor.
Does player understand the
demands? Fuel for the demands.
Consistent with training & match
demands throughout a cycle?
CHO periodization?
Traditional single sport
concepts are they effective?
Do we need to rethink?
Empirical data?
PLAYER
@MrWiseyMan
43. PHYSICAL
Aerobic conditioning
Strength / Max Strength
Higher volume, lower
intensity
Pre Season weeks 1-3
GPP
Maintain fitness levels
Performance peak?
40+ games?
Strength & Power
COMP
Game play, friendlies, in
house
Specific technical /tactical
training
Lower volume/ higher
intensity
Max Strength / Power /
Ballistic
Pre Season weeks 3-6
Individual maintenance
Injury rehab.
Individual conditioning
Strength Endurance/
Hypertrophy
SPP
OFF SEASON
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44. NUTRITION
Increase lean mass/decrease BF
Support for recovery between
training sessions
Targeted low CHO for aerobic
training
Hydration strategies
GPP
Pre match / intra match
Post match recovery
Maintenance of body
comp
Travel / Hotel / away
games
Injury / rehab
COMP
Continue nutritional goals
Run through match day
nutritional support
Same as competition phase.
Chance to work on further
nutritional goals with player
SPP
OFF SEASON
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45. RECOVERY
Potential to remove some
strategies to enhance
adaptations
CWI may be best avoided after
resistance training sessions
GPP
Same as specific phase,
Travel, away games, hotels
etc
COMP
Increase recovery between
training sessions
Recovery post pre season
games, CWI, contrast,
compression etc
Psychological recovery from long
season
Increase positive mood state
Chance to prepare individual for
preseason demands
SPP
OFF SEASON
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46. PSYCHOLOGICAL
Motivation, pain & fatigue
management
Self awareness
Goal setting, imagery, relaxation
Individual techniques
GPP
Optimal arousal, effective
focus, emotional self
management
Relaxation, attentional focus
Promoting uniformity,
togetherness,
COMP
Increased self efficacy,
emotional management
Learning style awareness
Promote contact among
players, group discussions,
cohesion
Effective evaluation & self care
Self – identity development
New goal setting for new season
SPP
OFF SEASON
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47. "I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you
have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it
were a nail."
“Remember that all models are wrong; the
practical question is how wrong do they have
to be to not be useful.”