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Periodization of Training.md

1. Physical Periodization of Training

Periodization in soccer is simply the systematic planning of training. It involves periodic cycling of aspects of the game from a technical, tactical, and physical standpoint during a specific period. This involves creating training programs with different goals for a specific stage of a season or players' development.

There are several elements that will provide the foundation of our periodization:

  • Microcycle

    • Training Session Components

      • ADT
        • "Activations," which are 12-20 minutes, begin each session. These are led by an Athletic Development Coach, and assisted by the Technical/Head Coach and Athletic Trainers.
        • One out of the three morning sessions is fully devoted to Athletic Development Training, led by an Athletic Development Coach and assisted by the Athletic Trainers. ADT Topics include Gymnastics, Strength Training, Multi-Directional Speed and Agility (MDSA) Training, and Competitive Coordinative Games (CCG).
        • Each team "Lifts" twice per week, which consists of 20-30 minutes of strength training. Lifts are conducted by the Head Athletic Development Coach.
      • Technical Component
        • Please see the "Academy Training Session Overview" section.
      • Main Component
        • Please see the "Academy Training Session Overview" section. On "Loading Days" (see below), the Main Component may be modified by the Sport Scientist to emphasize a desired physical response.
      • Game Component
        • Please see the "Academy Training Session Overview" section. On "Loading Days" (see below), the Main Component may be modified by the Sport Scientist to emphasize a desired physical response.

    • Phases of the Microcycle

      • Competition - Day of a game
      • Recovery - Includes an "Off Day" and a "Regen Day"
      • Loading - Includes sessions designed to physically overreach
      • Taper - Includes sessions designed to maintain intensity, but decrease volume by 30% from Loading days

    • Types of Microcycles

      • Low Week - Maintain practice intensity, but shorten overall loading minutes (volume) by 25-30% from normal.
      • Medium Week - Normal training week; games should be high intensity, normal reps and rest periods.
      • High Weeks - Sessions are designed to overreach; these are weeks to push the athletes and drive up the volume by 15-30%.

  • Mesocycle

    • A mesocycle is a group of microcycles, usually ranging from 3-6, that generally include at least 1 "Low Week," and no more than 1 "High Week."

  • Macrocycle

    • A macrocycle is a group of mesocycles, and typically encompasses the whole season.
    • Macrocycle A - Includes Pre-Season and Competition Period 1 (to December)
    • Macrocycle B - Includes Competition Period 2 and Post-Season (to June/July)
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