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E-books, guides, and articles to help players, parents, and coaches understand injury prevention and soccer sports science.
Featured E-book
The Soccer Player's Guide to Bulletproof Knees
A step-by-step playbook for preventing ACL and knee injuries in youth soccer — including the exact warm-up, strength, and landing drills we use with our athletes. Written for parents and players, no jargon required.
$19
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More guides & e-books
Return-to-Sport After ACL Surgery
The complete timeline and testing checklist every athlete should pass before stepping back on the pitch.
$24
Speed & Power for Soccer
The sports science behind getting faster — and the off-season program to make it happen.
$19
The Parent's Injury Playbook
How to support an injured young athlete — what to ask, what to expect, and when to worry.
Free
From the blog
Soccer sports science, explained
INJURY PREVENTION
Why ACL injuries spike in youth soccer — and what actually prevents them
The research-backed truth about landing mechanics, fatigue, and the drills that cut risk.
PERFORMANCE
Strength training for young soccer players: myth vs science
No, lifting will not stunt growth. Here is what the evidence really says.
REHAB
Cleared vs ready: the return-to-sport testing gap
Why feeling good is not enough, and the tests that prove you are truly ready.
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