We have a great opportunity for our student athletes with a joint effort shared between MVRHS and Martha's Vineyard Hospital. MVH's Physical Therapy Dept will work with our athletes to promote proper training habits and techniques with the goal of reducing the risk of injury while increasing an athlete's ability to perform. Please see form and sign up now. First come, first serve for the first 20 female athletes. Link to form, click here
This program is designed to enhance your cardio fitness as well as your overall fitness. Training over the summer, heading into the pre-season already fit will not only reduce the risk of injury, but will improve your ability to build new skills as a soccer player. This is a guideline. Do what you can and adjust as needed. Have fun with your training, but stay disciplined. Please consult your physician to ensure you are healthy and cleared for exercise.
This list is just an intro to what you can do to improve your first touch, dribbing and passing. This list is designed with the intention of doing these exercises solo. Feel free to grab a teammate . . . or several, and build upon these activities. Some of these exercises should be done daily, while others could be done daily, but should at least be done 3-4 times per week.
Goalkeepers should be doing the same footwork training that field players do, but in addition, here are some goalie specific workouts to improve your skills and abilities. Please contact Coach Cana with questions: ccourtney@mvyps.org
Soccer players need to consider the fuel they put into their bodies. Please consult a licensed dietician/nutritionist for specific foods related to you as each person is unique and requires certain foods. Here is a general guideline provided by USSF to help understand the basics to eating healthy and reducing the risk of injury.