Introduction In both professional and semi-professional soccer, performance depends not only on a player’s natural or acquired skills, but also on key factors such as physical preparation, mentality, and especially nutrition. As a nutritionist at SIA Academy, I have seen how proper nutrition and supplementation can make a difference in the progression of young players.
Introduction The physiotherapist is a fundamental figure in the field of professional soccer, playing an essential role in both the prevention of injuries and the rehabilitation of players. The intervention of a physiotherapist is not only limited to treating injured players, but also seeks to optimize their physical performance and functionality. Thanks to the application
The midfielder position is one of the most complicated in football. All the team’s plays pass through the player’s boots. It is where the ball is distributed and where the plays to score are built. It is a complicated task that requires a high level of play. In this article we will teach you how to improve as
Introduction: The Johan Cruyff Football Tournament took place this past weekend from the 5th to the 8th of December in Tarragona. SIA Academy competed with a group of their international Under 16’s (G1) in the cadet division against the base teams of first league clubs and other high-performance academies. In the group stage SIA Academy
The Copa Libertadores 2024 is the sixty-fifth edition of this prestigious club tournament in South America. Organized by Conmebol, it brings together the continent’s best teams in a format that includes several phases. The competition will range from the preliminary stages to the grand final, which will be held at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos
Introduction On Saturday 30th of November, SIA Academy hosted a friendly match against local club Racing Algemesí for all their U16 (G1) and U19 (G2) athletes. The match took place within SIA Academy’s training facilities and included a number of international athletes from the SIA Academy team. Many of the athletes present in this game
Johan Cruyff Tournament From December 5th to 8th, Tarragona, Spain, will host the highly anticipated Johan Cruyff Tournament and SIA Academy will be taking a group of its Under 16’s (G1) athletes to compete against some of the best youth teams across Europe. This is an event that embodies the legendary Dutch player’s commitment to nurturing
Introduction Soccer is a high-intensity, high-contact sport that demands great physical exertion from its players, who perform explosive movements, quick turns and constant changes of direction. This dynamic nature, coupled with frequent physical contact, makes soccer a high-risk sport for injuries. Knowing the most common injuries and how to prevent them is crucial to maintaining
Introduction: Last week SIA Academy took the G2 (youth) and Next Gen Soccer Pro athletes on a 5-day soccer tour of several cities in Portugal. The tour gave our international athletes the opportunity to see firsthand several important landmarks of Portuguese soccer, as well as the chance to face youth teams from Portuguese first division
Psychological pressure in football is one of the biggest challenges for players. Regardless of the level—whether in youth leagues or at the professional level—footballers face both internal and external expectations. This article explores how pressure affects players’ performance and what strategies can be used to manage it effectively. What is Psychological Pressure in Football? Psychological