Further, clubs’ conditions provide players with ample resources for their success in training and competition. Keywords: youth soccer; body physique and composition; performance; skills; motivation1. Introduction Youth soccer performance is multifaceted and is linked to physical growth, biological ...
clubs. The main variable was the Sleep Quality Index, evaluated through the Pittsburgh questionnaire (Spanish version). After estimating sleep quality individually, the four professional soccer clubs’ comparison was performed through a one-factor ANOVA. The Pearson test was used to relate the ...
In contrast, match exposure was defined as a competitive game between different clubs [17]. The calculation of the exposure time was the number of participants multiplied by the total training hours a day. Each player’s attendance was recorded individually. Absence from training or games due to...
One hundred and ninety-five professional soccer players registered at clubs competing in the QSL were recruited to participate in this study. The QSL is the highest level of professional soccer in Qatar, consisting of twelve teams, where the top three clubs qualify for either the group stage (...
them to believe that a certain player has the potential to achieve the highest levels of performance [12,13,14]. Evidence of the most common features presented in the greatest soccer players at an early age allows clubs to focus on developing a small number of young players [15,16,17,18...