Power of Sports Science For Athletic Edge.

What does not kill you only makes you stronger. There will always be someone who has a criticism about the things you do, or the things you may proclaim. What is written here at Keeper Skool is scientific fact. Full stop, no holds barred. The beauty of scientific studies is that they can be criticised. In fact, great scientists such as Newton and Einstein criticised established principles and revolutionised the way we saw not only ourselves but the universe as a whole. Certain comments made at one of my favorite forums recently assumed that I am trying to state that being a heavier or more muscular goalkeeper is the best path to better goalkeeping. What is presented here at Keeper Skool are many individual components of sports specific training, which include strength, power, aerobic training and a whole lot more. What was said did not really effect me, in fact I did not respond. To tell you the truth I am proud of the comment being made, because without questioning scientific principles (or anything in our lives for that matter), how do we get any answers to the most pressing questions in our sporting lives? How do I get stronger? How do I become faster? How do I jump higher? The power of sports science is really beginning to help young athletes grow into great athletes. In fact, new sports performance enhancement studio’s are popping up all over the US.

What many athlete’s are exposed to are intense bouts of training without a proper base. Increasing training intensities without proper foundations can lead to trouble. In fact earlier this year I was thrust into high intensity training and non goalkeeper specific training protocols that lead to several injuries compounded throughout the year. Now I’m writing this post, nursing a post ACL reconstruction not knowing whether I will be able to play in the upcoming soccer season. Sports performance studio’s are a fantastic way of developing the young athlete. Athletes are exposed to sports science principles that focus on core conditioning, balance, speed, power, functional strength and flexibility. Sports performance enhancement studio’s tailor specific programs for individual athletes and also focus on mental development which is of utmost importance for greater competitive performance.

Sports science has a place in pushing athletes (goalkeepers included) to new heights. In fact, goalkeepers can learn to gain a greater edge from sport science principles, and lift their games to new heights. This is the premise behind Keeper Skool and what I wish to achieve for all my goalkeepers out there, better development through sound sports science knowledge.