Certificate in Soccer Performance
This 10 week course aims to amplify the view of the student so he/she can gain knowledge of our coaching curriculum in Soccer Performance which is founded on the traditional coaching culture of Italy. Marco Montini coach of the U19 Italian National team will guide you through the new cutting edge trends. Along with specific game preparation and recovery from professionals at the highest level.
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Under the direction of Director of Coaching and World Cup winner Marco Materazzi, SMI created its own soccer methodology. We are able to offer the best soccer experience in Italy because of our numerous affiliations with top clubs and leagues, including the Italian Serie A. Our team is made up of UEFA coaches with years of expertise at the top level who speak several languages. Additionally, SMI invites sports students from all over the world to study at a university situated in the center of Rome. With the help of one of our own Academic Directors and Serie A Coach, Antonio Cincotta, we work to transfer our knowledge from the classroom to the playing field.
Our Team
Marco Materazzi– Director of Coaching. 2006 World Cup Champion and 2010 “Triplete Winner”
Antonio Cincotta– Academic Dierector. Sampdoria Women Head Coach
Fabrizio Piccareta– AD and Head coach. Former AS Roma and Sunderland Coach
Marco Montini– Strength and Condition. Italian National U20 Team
Luca Saladino– Goalkeeper Coach. Coach at AS Roma
Massimo Augusto– Player Development. Sampdoria Youth Academy
Name of the Course: Certificate in Soccer Performance and Science
Admission Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
Duration: 10 weeks
Starting Date: 6 March
Price: 950$
Enrollment: Registration open until the start of the course
Classes Structure: On demand
The purpose of the course is to demonstrate nutrient requirements for a variety of physical activities including endurance, strength, speed and monitoring of training load. Moreover, it will also include notions about prevention of athletic injuries, with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding injuries , recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training and recovery strategies.
Module 1
1. What is training – Trainability, adaptations and athlete lifestyle
2. Youth Training – Relative age effect, peak hight velocity, goals and methodology [Practical examples with video]
3. Athlete Evaluation – Body composition, endurance tests, individual training, strength and agility tests [Practical examples with video]
Module 2
1. Monitoring Training Loads – Internal and external training load, use GPS device
2. Injury Prevention – Injury risk factors, injury prevention protocols [Practical examples with video]
3. Recovery strategies – nutrition, cold bath, foam roller exercises, mobility [Practical examples with video]
Module 3
1. Endurance – Small sided games and training off the ball [Practical examples with video]
2. Strength – Training exercises on the field and the gym [Practical examples with video]
3. Agility – Determinants and exercise [Practical examples with video]
Exam
During the course the professor is responsible for supporting the student throughout the training process and monitoring their progress on the program. You will have the opportunity to work closely with some of the best professional in Italy with a great networking opportunity
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At SMI we are looking for students who are willing to think outside the box and prepare themself for a professional journey in a rapidly changing world.