How to get the most out of your Pre-Season

Pre-season can determine your team's success the rest of the season. Do you know the max training load and game size progression for your pre-season? Dr. John Cone will teach you the 4 most important things to get right during pre-season to set your team up for success.

Following the video you can download the ideal progression for your pre-season. 3-6 week max training load and game size progressions to help you plan your pre-season.

What we'll cover

  • How to get the max training load of each week right.
  • What game size is best on the peak day of the week.
  • 3-6 week progressions to help you achieve the ideal for your pre-season.
  • How to plan your pre-season based on how long your off-season was & the impact on your players readiness and fitness.

What coaches and educators are saying about Dr. Cone

Dave Chesler
"From the youth to professional player John is able to link the game and science to help coaches at every level improve player performance and development."
Phil Wheddon
"John is one of the country's leading soccer-specific sports scientists. His experiences at the highest levels as a coach and a sports scientist make him an unparalleled resource for coaches."
Bobby Muuss
"The education myself and my staff have received by working with John has helped us better manage and develop our players, and has given me a much more detailed and comprehensive understanding of fitness in soccer."
Michael Milazzo
"Through John's work on the academy director course I have reached a new level of understanding of periodization. The knowledge I have gained has empowered me as a coach, and my players have benefited massively"

Meet your instructor

Dr. John Cone

Dr. John Cone is the co-founder and CEO of Fit For 90. He has extensive experience as a sports scientist, coach, and educator that gives him the unique ability to bridge the worlds of science and sport. John holds his USSF A license, is a certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS), and the only American holder of the esteemed FA Fitness Trainers’ Award (2004). 

John is a leading expert in soccer-specific sports science, player development, injury prevention and return to play from injury. He is the founder and CEO of Fit For 90 and has delivered over 200 seasons of periodization to pro, college and youth teams.

Beyond Fit For 90, John is the lead sports science educator for USSF where he has driven the integration of sports science since 2013. John is the former Director of Sports Science for the Portland Timbers and was previously Assistant Coach for Sporting KC. He has experience working at every level of the game, as both a coach and sports scientist. In addition to these prominent roles, John is a regular speaker and educator in managing return to play from injury at athletic training conferences, adjunct faculty researcher, and graduate school lecturer.

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