Aerobic Soccer Training (AST)

AST Positives at a glance

• Builds confidence as a soccer player

• Builds touch rapidly

• Creates mental framework for moves to be instinctive

• Allows player to be more accustom to his/her own body movements

• Helps player to understand personal strengths and weaknesses

• Builds or increases quickness of feet

• Builds or increases quickness of ball control and movement

• Increases Leg Strength

• Makes player more accustom to constantly being in the ready position. (Always on toes)

• Helps player to be accustom to soccer specific movements

• Gives player a relaxed feel on the ball, while working hard.

• Basic work out takes less then 10 min.

• Fun, self motivated workout to improve performance.

AST is designed to be a fun and different way to build skills and
promote them through the bodies natural movements. It is plyometricly
based while giving a distinct cardio workout.

Methodology:

Rhythm is the foundation of AST. It is the soul of everything,
including soccer. It is usually referred to as work rate, tempo or
pace. They are all soccer terms that mean rhythm. AST brings this
fundamental of soccer to the forefront of training, not just as a
pleasant byproduct as in other techniques. Most players have the vision
of effortlessly gliding past wrong-footed defenders. I can through
AST give them the ingredients to make these visions reality. Most
dribbling skills are taught as mechanical and separate movements, I
show how they can be linked to become an artistic dance across the
pitch.

AST goes about building skills by repetition of rudimentary
movements that are key in soccer. It works to create uniformity between
both legs by equal repetitions. Also through rhythmically learning, it
is easier for players to adopt movements as second nature. Each
specific movement serves to enhance a player’s relationship with the
ball. AST helps him or her understand body-positioning, amount of
weight needed to be exerted on the ball and personal strengths and
weaknesses. The technique is plyometricly based so it creates quick feet and eradicates the notion of being flat-footed. Also doing the exercises to music takes the mind off the workload and keeps the exercises fun.

Even
though, AST is extremely demanding, it is easy to lose yourself in
the rhythm of the music instead of focusing on the pain of the moment.
Constant movement is mandatory for AST. Rest periods are movements
done at a lesser pace, while work periods could be considered all the
time, since you are constantly touching the ball. Mental concentration
is a requisite when performing all exercises because if not lucid the
participant will spend more time chasing the ball then enjoying the
program.

AST gives you the building blocks to execute any move that you wish.
The movements can be adapted or blended together to give you a desired
outcome that appears spontaneously in any situation. From AST
combinations of moves can be linked together to give your game the
continuous flow that every player is looking for. Every movement in
AST is done quickly, smoothly and in preparation for the next
situation. You will form deftness to your touch that will have you
consistently adapting to your newly acquired skills. Above all
though, the greatest emphasis is on enjoying your personal movements
and being comfortable with your inherent style. I give the building
blocks its up to you on how you want to put it together.

All Smiles on the Field,

Innovative Soccer Network

Aerobic Soccer Training (AST)

AST Positives at a glance

• Builds confidence as a soccer player

• Builds touch rapidly

• Creates mental framework for moves to be instinctive

• Allows player to be more accustom to his/her own body movements

• Helps player to understand personal strengths and weaknesses

• Builds or increases quickness of feet

• Builds or increases quickness of ball control and movement

• Increases Leg Strength

• Makes player more accustom to constantly being in the ready position. (Always on toes)

• Helps player to be accustom to soccer specific movements

• Gives player a relaxed feel on the ball, while working hard.

• Basic work out takes less then 10 min.

• Fun, self motivated workout to improve performance.

AST is designed to be a fun and different way to build skills and
promote them through the bodies natural movements. It is plyometricly
based while giving a distinct cardio workout.

Methodology:

Rhythm is the foundation of AST. It is the soul of everything,
including soccer. It is usually referred to as work rate, tempo or
pace. They are all soccer terms that mean rhythm. AST brings this
fundamental of soccer to the forefront of training, not just as a
pleasant byproduct as in other techniques. Most players have the vision
of effortlessly gliding past wrong-footed defenders. I can through
AST give them the ingredients to make these visions reality. Most
dribbling skills are taught as mechanical and separate movements, I
show how they can be linked to become an artistic dance across the
pitch.

AST goes about building skills by repetition of rudimentary
movements that are key in soccer. It works to create uniformity between
both legs by equal repetitions. Also through rhythmically learning, it
is easier for players to adopt movements as second nature. Each
specific movement serves to enhance a player’s relationship with the
ball. AST helps him or her understand body-positioning, amount of
weight needed to be exerted on the ball and personal strengths and
weaknesses. The technique is plyometricly based so it creates quick feet and eradicates the notion of being flat-footed. Also doing the exercises to music takes the mind off the workload and keeps the exercises fun.

Even
though, AST is extremely demanding, it is easy to lose yourself in
the rhythm of the music instead of focusing on the pain of the moment.
Constant movement is mandatory for AST. Rest periods are movements
done at a lesser pace, while work periods could be considered all the
time, since you are constantly touching the ball. Mental concentration
is a requisite when performing all exercises because if not lucid the
participant will spend more time chasing the ball then enjoying the
program.

AST gives you the building blocks to execute any move that you wish.
The movements can be adapted or blended together to give you a desired
outcome that appears spontaneously in any situation. From AST
combinations of moves can be linked together to give your game the
continuous flow that every player is looking for. Every movement in
AST is done quickly, smoothly and in preparation for the next
situation. You will form deftness to your touch that will have you
consistently adapting to your newly acquired skills. Above all
though, the greatest emphasis is on enjoying your personal movements
and being comfortable with your inherent style. I give the building
blocks its up to you on how you want to put it together.

All Smiles on the Field,

Innovative Soccer Network