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
Intro: This Saturday SIA Alzira’s amateur squad faced off against Picassent F.C. away from home for the 6th match day of the Second FFCV. For this week SIA Alzira counted on 4 of SIA Academy’s international athletes taking part in the Next Gen Soccer Pro program. 2 of those athletes, Giacomo Brunati and Alex Sonne,
Intro: This past Friday SIA Academy hosted another friendly match for their U19 squad, this time against a local club La Pobla Llarga. SIA Academy’s team, composed almost entirely of international youth players, came out strong from the start, showing dominant form and maintaining their lead throughout the entire match. SIA Academy were looking to
In the world of high performance soccer, mental preparation is key to succeeding. Soccer players recognize the importance of sports psychology in their performance and development. It is increasingly common to work alongside Sports Psychology professionals, with whom you can complete your entire training in a complex way that is aimed at achieving your own
In the context of high-performance football, from early ages to adulthood, nutrition as recommended by a sports nutritionist plays a determining role in the physical performance and health of athletes. The sports nutritionist plays a key role in meal planning, adapting menus according to specific training demands and using advanced tools to comprehensively evaluate physical
Overview: Last week, SIA Academy organized another friendly match at its facilities, this time against IDA soccer academy in Valencia. SIA Academy put out a team based on their international cadets and youth players. The first half began with SIA Academy taking the lead in the first 30 minutes of play and maintaining their dominance