Volume 7 Number 4: Football

Mind Games
Open Your Eyes and Ears
Learn how to examine your self-talk tendencies, how self-talk can affect your performance, and how to improve your self-talk.  (Read the article)

Training Table
Does a High BMI mean an Unhealthy Athlete?
Examine the body mass index (BMI) and how it applies to athletes. In addition, learn better methods for athletes to calculate their body composition.  (Read the article)

Fitness Frontlines
Fitness Frontlines
The latest news from the field on; Is there a Reliable Method for Assessing Soccer Skill Performance? What is the Biochemical Impact of a Soccer Match?, What are the most common injuries in National Football League Training Camps and Pre-Season Games?  (Read the article)

Ounce Of Prevention
Balance Training Can Reduce Ankle Injuries in High School Football Players
22% of all injuries experienced by high school football players occur at the lower leg, ankle, and foot. This article discuss simple balance training that can help reduce your risk of ankle injury.  (Read the article)

In The Gym
Frontal Plane Training
Much of the game of football is a sideline to sideline battle. This article provides a sample program for training in the frontal plane of motion that can enhance performance, maintain joint integrity, and help prevent injuries.  (Read the article)

Long Feature Article
Applying Suspension Training to Football
Learn the many different ways you can incorporate suspension training into your football training program. This article includes several sample suspension exercises.  (Read the article)

Long Feature Article
The Jack of All Trades: The Preparation of the Arena Football Athlete
The game of arena football is quite different than outdoor football. The game predominately involves passing, and players play both offense and defense. This article looks at the training differences for an arena football player versus an outdoor player.  (Read the article)

Long Feature Article
Improving Agility Techniques
Learn these technique modifications to improve your agility efficiency and performance.  (Read the article)