Building Champions: Applied Sport Training for Football

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Building Champions: Applied Sport Training for Football

This course is part of Sports Nutrition and Training: Innovation Assets Specialization

Instructor: Marisa Sáenz

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Design and implement advanced strength, conditioning, and testing programs for elite football.
Apply monitoring and data-driven methods to enhance player performance and availability.
Integrate science, technology, and practical wisdom to optimize training throughout a season.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course explores the science and practice of elite football training, combining cutting-edge research with the applied methods of Real Madrid’s performance and medical teams. You will discover how to design, assess, and optimize football-specific training programs that balance performance development, injury prevention, and player availability. From testing and conditioning to strength, power, and monitoring systems, the course reveals how data and human insight come together to build resilient athletes.

Through real-world examples and advanced methodologies, learners will understand how to implement evidence-based strategies for testing, conditioning, and load management across an entire season. The course emphasizes practical integration, helping professionals adapt elite principles to their own environments. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to design, evaluate, and evolve training systems that enhance player performance while reducing injury risk.

Uncover the art and science of performance profiling. This module covers foundational testing, needs analysis, and practical methods for assessing endurance and speed, equipping you to better understand, track, and enhance your players’ capabilities.

What's included

6 videos4 readings2 assignments

6 videos Total 24 minutes

Understanding the Purpose and Evolution of Testing in Football 4 minutes
Practical Applications: Selecting and Implementing Effective Tests 4 minutes
Understanding the Hierarchy of Needs Analysis in Football 4 minutes
Testing Evolution: Modern Approaches and Practical Innovations 4 minutes
Understanding and Implementing Intermittent Endurance Testing 4 minutes
Modern Approaches to Speed Testing Implementation 4 minutes

4 readings Total 105 minutes

Welcome Reading 5 minutes
Complementary Resources on Foundations of Testing: Purpose and Parameters 40 minutes
Complementary Resources on Needs Analysis and Test Selection: From Cohort to Individual 15 minutes
Complementary Resources on Measuring Success: Intermittent Endurance and Speed in Football 45 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Analyse and Optimise: Performance Profiling and Assessment 30 minutes
Analyse and Optimise: Performance Profiling and Assessment 30 minutes

Explore how targeted strength and power training underpins elite football performance. Learn best practices for assessment, program design, and real-world application to build more resilient, explosive, and effective athletes on the pitch.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 23 minutes

Understanding Strength and Power in Modern Football 4 minutes
Assessing Strength and Power in Football 4 minutes
Understanding Force-Velocity Relationships in Football Training 4 minutes
Exercise Selection: From Fundamentals to Football-Specific Power 4 minutes
Scheduling Strength Training in Professional Football 4 minutes
Navigating Practical Challenges in Football Strength Training 4 minutes

3 readings Total 170 minutes

Complementary Resources on The Role of Strength and Power: Foundations for Football Performance 60 minutes
Complementary Resources on Designing Strength and Power Training: Methods and Exercise Selection 65 minutes
Complementary Resources on Applying Strength and Power Training: Scheduling and Practical Considerations 45 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Fortifying Your Foundations: Strength and Power for Elite Football 30 minutes
Fortifying Your Foundations: Strength and Power for Elite Football 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Fortifying Your Foundations: Strength and Power for Elite Football 10 minutes

Delve into conditioning strategies that support match fitness and player availability. From core principles to effective drills and practical scheduling, this module provides the tools to create integrated and impactful conditioning programs for all playing positions.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 25 minutes

Understanding Conditioning's Role in Modern Football 4 minutes
Maximizing Player Availability Through Conditioning 4 minutes
Training Approaches: From Isolated to Integrated Conditioning 4 minutes
Designing Effective Football Conditioning Drills 4 minutes
Practical Implementation of Conditioning Programs 4 minutes
Scheduling Conditioning: From Theory to Practice 4 minutes

3 readings Total 125 minutes

Complementary Resources on Foundations of Conditioning: Principles, Purpose, and Player Availability 50 minutes
Complementary Resources on Designing Effective Conditioning: Methods, Drills, and Training Approaches 30 minutes
Complementary Resources on Applying Conditioning: Practical Implementation, Scheduling, and Real-World Considerations 45 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Building Your Engine: Conditioning for Elite Football 30 minutes
Building Your Engine: Conditioning for Elite Football 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Building Your Engine: Conditioning for Elite Football 10 minutes

Master the use of modern monitoring systems to inform decision-making and reduce injury risk. Discover how to leverage tracking technologies and translate key data into actionable insights—ensuring your players stay healthy, available, and performing at their best.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 24 minutes

Understanding the Purpose and Principles of Player Monitoring 4 minutes
Implementing Effective Monitoring Systems: Beyond Basic Metrics 3 minutes
Understanding Tracking Technologies and Their Validation 4 minutes
From Data to Decisions: Implementing Effective Monitoring Systems 5 minutes
Understanding and Managing Injury Risk Through Monitoring 4 minutes
Optimizing Player Availability Through Strategic Monitoring 4 minutes

3 readings Total 140 minutes

Complementary Resources on Foundations of Player Monitoring: Purpose, Principles, and Practice 50 minutes
Complementary Resources on Tools of the Trade: Tracking Technologies, Validity, and Reliability 45 minutes
Complementary Resources on Turning Insights into Action: Monitoring for Injury Risk and Player Availability 45 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Player Monitoring in Action: From Data to Practical Application 30 minutes
Player Monitoring in Action: From Data to Practical Application 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Player Monitoring in Action: From Data to Practical Application 10 minutes

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Marisa Sáenz

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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