SF HOCKEY TRAINING

Starting in May/June 2013

The SF Hockey Training program was developed to allow hockey players access to the       same unique, proven, science-based training protocols and equipment that we use for the sport of soccer.

   Utilizing our background and expertise in sport-specific fitness training, as well as our relationships with some of the world’s top exercise physiology and human performance laboratories, we have developed a training program engineered to the specific demands of the sport of hockey.  Our revolutionary SF Hockey Training protocols and equipment, including the one-of-a-kind Noramco HS Elite high speed running treadmill, will help to push a hockey player at any level to train at – or above- their present threshold.

The SF Hockey Training programs will be available to hockey players throughout the  months of May, June, July and August.  Training takes place at our Soccer Fitness Training Centre, which is located inside Trio Sportsplex, at 601 Cityview Blvd. in Vaughan, and is by appointment only.  Contact Soccer Fitness or visit the following link for more information:

http://www.soccerfitness.ca/soccer-fitness-services-2/sf-hockey-training/overview/

Soccer Fitness and

International Football Club:

  Soccer Fitness is excited to announce that we have reached a long-term agreement with International Football Club (IFC), and will now be the Strength and Conditioning Provider for the IFC Academy teams!  Beginning in the spring of 2013, Soccer Fitness will be providing Strength and Conditioning Training to the IFC Academy’s teams, ranging in age from U8 to U21.  Originally established in 2009, International FC is recognized as a Non-Club Academy by the Ontario Soccer Association (ORNCA).  IFC members receive professional training at an affordable rate and compete locally through the Soccer Academy Alliance Canada (SAAC).  We are looking forward to a great year of hard work in the gym and on the pitch!  For more information about International FC, visit:

http://www.intlfc.com/

Soccer Fitness’ new article “Pre-Season Fitness Testing with the Toronto FC Academy” has been published in Issue #101 (April/May 2013) of Inside Soccer Magazine.  This article is the first in what will be a series of articles covering Soccer Fitness President Richard Bucciarelli’s work as Fitness Coach with the Toronto FC Academy teams.  The focus of this article is the specific pre-season testing protocol Richard used with all of the TFC Academy teams, the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Tests, which are the best measure of soccer players’ aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels.  “It’s always a pleasure to be able to write for Inside Soccer Magazine”, commented Richard.  “I am looking forward to sharing some more of my training and testing methods from my work with the Toronto FC Academy with readers in future issues.”

To view the article, click HERE to visit the “Our Articles” section of our Member’s Area.

Soccer Fitness’ new article, “My First Sports Science Presentation”, written by Richard Bucciarelli, has been published in Inside Soccer Magazine’s 100th Issue (February/March 2013).  Issue #100 marks a unique milestone for the Canadian soccer magazine, and the themes of all of the content (including our article) are centred around past soccer experiences.  “It is a honor for my work to be published in the 100th Issue of Inside Soccer Magazine”, commented Richard, “I have been privileged to have had the opportunity to write for the magazine for over 6 years now, and I am looking forward to their continued success and another 100 issues!”.     Our article discusses our very first published abstract at an international sports science conference – the 1st World Conference on Science and Soccer in Liverpool, England, in May of 2008.

To view the article, click HERE to visit the “Our Articles” section of our Member’s Area.

Beginning in January, 2013, Soccer Fitness will be providing Strength and Conditioning Training to the TFC Academy’s teams, ranging in age from U12 to the Reserve Team.  Established in 2009 as the foundation of feeder-system to Toronto FC (Toronto’s only – and Canada’s first ever – Professional Major League Soccer team) the Toronto FC Academy has grown substantially over the past 3 years.  Soccer Fitness is pleased and excited at the opportunity to deliver on-field training, weight room training, and home training programs to the Academy players and teams, comprised of some of the best soccer talent in the province of Ontario.  We are looking forward to a great year of hard work in the gym and on the pitch!

For more information about the Toronto FC Academy, visit: 

http://www.torontofc.ca/academy/teams/home

http://www.soccerfitness.ca/members-area/audio-podcast-interviews/

If you are not already a Member, sign up today – it’s free and gives you access to hundreds of soccer-specific fitness related articles, research papers, individual and team training videos, and much more!

Offered as an addition to our Soccer-Specific Fitness Assessments, we will be using our exclusive Dartfish camera-based software to analyze athletes’ running gait, and create a personalized Media Book with video coaching/correction points and feedback.  Starting on Saturday, January 12^th, 2013, individuals interested in our Dartfish Advanced Running Gait Analysis can attend the specialized assessments sessions on Saturday mornings, from 9:30-10:00am.

Our Advanced Video Running Gait Analysis will capture video of athletes while running, and analyze the following 5 main areas of the running stride:

1. Foot position and foot-strike
2. Hip flexion and knee lift
3. Hip and pelvis position
4. Trunk and torso position
5. Shoulder position and arm swing

The completed product, a customized Media Book DVD, will be created and ready 1 week after the initial videos are taken.  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to correct your running mechanics and run as efficiently and effectively as possible.  Book your Dartfish Advanced Video Running Gait Analysis today!  For more information about Soccer Fitness’ Advanced Video Running Gait Analysis, click HERE.

In response to increasing demand for programs for younger (U4-U8) players, as well as to the Canadian Soccer Association’s Long Term Player Development Model, Soccer Fitness will be introducing our new Junior Power Running Series in January of 2013.  Designed specifically for the U4-U8 age category, Junior Power Running is aimed at improving coordination and “physical literacy” in youth athletes, giving them a head start to improve not only their soccer ability, but also their athletic ability in general.

The Junior Power Running Series starts Tuesday, January 15^th, and runs for 10 weeks (consecutive to our Thursday Winter Power Running Series).  The program runs from 4:00-5:00pm.  Space is still available but spots are filling up fast.  Fill in and return our JUNIOR Power Running Registration Form – Winter 2013 to confirm your spot in JUNIOR Power Running today!

    For more information about JUNIOR Power Running, click HERE.

Winter Power Running Series – Thursdays are full, space still available for Sundays

Just in time for the start of the New Year, the Soccer Fitness Winter 2012 Power Running Series start in January, 2013!  Training will take place at the newly renovated Trio Sportsplex, on state-of-the-art, 40m x 20m, 4^th Generation Field Turf Fields.

We are running two Power Running Series starting in October:

1. Sunday Mornings, 10:00-11:00am, starts Sunday, January 13^th
2. Thursday Evenings, 8:00-9:00pm, starts Thursday, January 17^th

The Thursday Winter Power Running Series is full, but space is still available for the Sunday Morning program.  If you are interested, you can print/fill out our Power Running Registration Form – Winter, 2013 and return it to us to confirm your spot.  For more information about the Soccer Fitness Power Running Series, click HERE.

Dartfish Advanced Video Running Gait Analysis Starting Saturday, January 12^th

Offered as an addition to our Soccer-Specific Fitness Assessments, we will be using our exclusive Dartfish camera-based software to analyze athletes’ running gait, and create a personalized Media Book with video coaching/correction points and feedback.  Starting on Saturday, January 12^th, 2013, individuals interested in our Dartfish Advanced Running Gait Analysis can attend the specialized assessments sessions on Saturday mornings, from 9:30-10:00am.  For more information about this assessment, click HERE.

Just in time for the end of the Holiday Season, the Soccer Fitness Winter Power Running Series start in January, 2013!  Now entering its 7^th year of operation, our Power Running Series provides truly soccer-specific speed, power, agility, endurance and strength training to both individuals and teams. Training will take place at the newly renovated Trio Sportsplex, on state-of-the-art, 40m x 20m, 4^th Generation Field Turf Fields.  We are running two Power Running Series starting in January:

1. Thursday Evenings, 8:00-9:00pm, starts Thursday, January 17^th
2. Sunday Mornings, 10:00-11:00am, starts Sunday, January 13^th

Space in the Winter Power Running Series is still available but spots are filling up fast.  For more information about the Soccer Fitness Power Running Series, or to download your Registration form, CLICK HERE.

 NEW Junior Power Running Series

In response to increasing demand for programs for younger (U4-U8) players, as well as to the Canadian Soccer Association’s Long Term Player Development Model, Soccer Fitness will be introducing our new Junior Power Running Series in January of 2013.  Designed specifically for the U4-U8 age category, Junior Power Running is aimed at improving coordination and “physical literacy” in youth athletes, giving them a head start to improve not only their soccer ability, but also their athletic ability in general.

The Junior Power Running Series starts Tuesday, January 15^th, and runs for 10 weeks (consecutive to our Thursday Winter Power Running Series).  The program runs from 4:00-5:00pm.  The early afternoon / after-school start time makes this program the ideal choice for younger children aged 4-8.  For more information about Junior Power Running, or to download your Registration form, CLICK HERE.

Winter Hours and December / January  Holiday Hours

The Soccer Fitness Training Centre has now expanded our hours of operation for the Winter 2011/2012 season.  Below is a summary of our new hours of operation as of December 1, 2012:

-          Mondays: 7:00-9:00pm                – Thursdays: 6:00-9:00pm

-          Tuesdays: 5:00-9:00pm               – Fridays: 6:00-9:00pm

-          Wednesdays: 6:00-9:00pm          – Saturdays: 10:00am-2:00pm

During the upcoming Holiday Season, December 22^nd – January 6^th, the Soccer   Fitness Training Centre will be closed.  We will re-open with our regular hours of operation on Monday, January 7^th.

Soccer Fitness’ new article “Soccer With Heart” has been published in Inside Soccer Magazine Issue #98 (Otober/November 2012).  The article is centred around a revolutionary new technology used for heart rate monitoring, which will be a feature of training in the Soccer Fitness Training Centre in 2013.  The Alpha Heart Rate Watch, which uses electro-optical technology that shines a light through the skin in the wrist and measures impedance of the light, can accurately read athletes’ exercising heart rates at running speeds up to 20 miles per hour.  Even more impressive is that the watch is fully functional without the use of a chest strap or finger sensors, making it the most convenient and easy to use heart rate monitor on the market today.  “I am pleased to have the opportunity to give readers of Inside Soccer Magazine a sneak peek at the Alpha Watch and its unique applications to the training we do at Soccer Fitness”, commented Richard Bucciarelli, President of Soccer Fitness Inc.  “All of our staff, including myself, are very excited for the watches to arrive at our Centre, and I’m sure that our athletes are as well!”  The Alpha Heart Rate Watch will be used during Treadmill Training sessions at the Soccer Fitness Training Centre beginning in January, 2013.  To view the article from the latest issue of Inside Soccer Magazine, click HERE to visit the “Articles” section of our website Member’s Area.

October 4, 2012 (re-printed from canadasoccer.com)

Canada’s participation in the third edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup came to an end after a 1:2 quarter-final defeat to Korea DPR. Canada conceded twice in the final quarter of an hour before pulling one back in added time. Canada’s final push was not enough before it was eliminated from the final eight of the competition.

Canada’s final match of the tournament was played at 8KM Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan on 4 October 2012. Canada’s final ranking at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012 will be determined after the tournament concludes on 13 October. Still to be played, there will be a pair of quarter-final matches on 4 October, the two semi-final matches on 9 October, and the match for third place and final on 13 October.

In four matches, Canada posted two wins, one draw and one loss. In the group phase, Canada drew 1:1 with Nigeria before winning 1:0 over Colombia and 1:0 over Azerbaijan. The fourth and final match was a 1:2 loss to Korea DPR.

The 16-team FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012 runs 22 September to 13 October in Baku (five venues) and Lankaran. This year’s tournament features players born 1995 or later. Since the tournament was inaugurated in 2008, Canada has participated in all three editions of the biennial tournament. Along with the biennial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (which will be played in Canada in 2014), Canada has participated in eight of nine FIFA’s world youth women’s tournaments.