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'a well written overview of both strength and conditioning, and by justifying what could go into a successful programme for team sports, this is a useful resource for quite a broad audience', The Sport and Exercise Scientist
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Drawing on the very latest scientific research, Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports is designed to help students, coaches, researchers and sports medicine professionals devise more effective high-performance training programs for team sports. The only evidence-based study of sport-specific practice for team sports, this book introduces the core science underpinning any strength and conditioning regime, combining the best of applied physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine and coaching science.
The book addresses all aspects of training prescription and the key components of any degree course related to strength and conditioning, including
- physiological and performance testing
- strength training
- metabolic conditioning
- power training
- agility and speed training
- training for core stability
- periodization
- training for injury prevention.
Each chapter features guidelines for evidence-based training prescription as well as recommendations for novel ways in which to approach physical preparation for team sports players, bridging the traditional gap between sport science research and sport performance. Fully illustrated throughout, this book is essential reading for any serious student of strength and conditioning, and for any coach looking to extend their professional practice.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I wish I had read this book when I was beginning my development as an strength & conditioning coach, it would have saved me years of searching for right information, because it's all here!
When I first starting reading s&c, I was advised to read the likes of Essentials of Strength & Conditioning, Fleck & Kraemers book etc. What I found was that this gave me a decent theoretical background of s&c, but then I had learn what was actually going on in the field from the internet, blogs, articles etc. This book draws it all together, including the latest research which can be readily applied in the practical setting. I think a lot of books which come out these days come from academics who don't work practically in the field, it is obvious that this author has worked in the field, leaving out the fluff and giving the information that matters. Another thing I found great about the book was the emphasis on team sports. As many coaches involved in team sports will know, there are so many variables and issues that can mess up your program, this book gives good guidelines and info on how to effectively plan for the team setting.
This is one of the best books I have read in the area of s&c, and I would urge anyone involved in s&c to read it.
When I first starting reading s&c, I was advised to read the likes of Essentials of Strength & Conditioning, Fleck & Kraemers book etc. What I found was that this gave me a decent theoretical background of s&c, but then I had learn what was actually going on in the field from the internet, blogs, articles etc. This book draws it all together, including the latest research which can be readily applied in the practical setting. I think a lot of books which come out these days come from academics who don't work practically in the field, it is obvious that this author has worked in the field, leaving out the fluff and giving the information that matters. Another thing I found great about the book was the emphasis on team sports. As many coaches involved in team sports will know, there are so many variables and issues that can mess up your program, this book gives good guidelines and info on how to effectively plan for the team setting.
This is one of the best books I have read in the area of s&c, and I would urge anyone involved in s&c to read it.
Format:Paperback
This was a gift to my son who has just qualified in S&C - he found this book very helpful and highly recommends it to all.
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A must read for all Sport Scientists and Strength and Conditioning Coaches
2 April 2012
Format:Paperback
Paul Gamble uses the most upto date research to help coaches create the most effective programmes for team sports. I feel it touches on all aspects of S&C in great detail such as Metabolic Conditioning, Periodization, Training for Core stability, etc and addresses issues that may arise with helpful solutions and resources to tackle these issues.
I will always refer to this book to help me build and design programmes as the examples and training reccommendations are excellent. Gambles approach to S&C is logical and clear and bridges the gap between theory and peformance.
This is book is a must and all S&C Coaches should at some point use it as a guide to helping improve athletes sporting performance.
I will always refer to this book to help me build and design programmes as the examples and training reccommendations are excellent. Gambles approach to S&C is logical and clear and bridges the gap between theory and peformance.
This is book is a must and all S&C Coaches should at some point use it as a guide to helping improve athletes sporting performance.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Lots of potential, but disappointing
7 Aug 2011
Format:Paperback
I was excited to receive this book as I had had my eye on it for a while. I had read some of Paul Gamble's work in journals previously and had generally been impressed at his approach to important problems and issues in strength and conditioning.
When starting this book, you can see that the author's intensions were good as he obviously took a lot of time to review the literature. This is the way that it should be done, but questions are raised a little when you look into the quality of some of these references.
As we all know, there are many schools of thought on topics in strength and conditioning such as periodization, unstable training, rotational strength, and the development of power. The author seems to have attempted to present evidence backing the majority of these "schools". Again, the intention behind this is probably good, but I can see a young strength and conditioning coach new to the profession being extremely confused about the optimal way as there is little into how to bring all of these forms together into a long term plan. Essentially everything works, as far as this text is concerned, even though many of these forms of training may be contradicting and result in sub-optimal adaptation. More theoretical and practical information on periodization may have helped avoid this. The important periodization section is just 18 pages long.
Looking at the title, one would expect to see extensive sections exploring the challenges that face us when working in team sports: a long competitive season, extensive on-field training (and how to quantify this and react to it), and long term athletic development when winning every game is important. This is what being successful with team sports is all about. Sadly these subjects are barely touched upon which is disappointing.
There is some really good information in this book, but it is surrounded by a myriad of conflicting advice. If you have a good grasp on training theory and on periodization and therefore can pick out the useful info, then pick this up. If you are new to strength and conditioning then I would not recommend it, not because it is an advanced text, just because it may be difficult for you to apply what you are reading to a yearly plan.
More reviews of books like this are on my blog, which is listed in my profile.
When starting this book, you can see that the author's intensions were good as he obviously took a lot of time to review the literature. This is the way that it should be done, but questions are raised a little when you look into the quality of some of these references.
As we all know, there are many schools of thought on topics in strength and conditioning such as periodization, unstable training, rotational strength, and the development of power. The author seems to have attempted to present evidence backing the majority of these "schools". Again, the intention behind this is probably good, but I can see a young strength and conditioning coach new to the profession being extremely confused about the optimal way as there is little into how to bring all of these forms together into a long term plan. Essentially everything works, as far as this text is concerned, even though many of these forms of training may be contradicting and result in sub-optimal adaptation. More theoretical and practical information on periodization may have helped avoid this. The important periodization section is just 18 pages long.
Looking at the title, one would expect to see extensive sections exploring the challenges that face us when working in team sports: a long competitive season, extensive on-field training (and how to quantify this and react to it), and long term athletic development when winning every game is important. This is what being successful with team sports is all about. Sadly these subjects are barely touched upon which is disappointing.
There is some really good information in this book, but it is surrounded by a myriad of conflicting advice. If you have a good grasp on training theory and on periodization and therefore can pick out the useful info, then pick this up. If you are new to strength and conditioning then I would not recommend it, not because it is an advanced text, just because it may be difficult for you to apply what you are reading to a yearly plan.
More reviews of books like this are on my blog, which is listed in my profile.
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