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Normative Performance Test Metrics in Professional Female Club Soccer
This study establishes normative performance metrics for professional women’s soccer players, focusing on key lower-body strength and power tests. Researchers evaluated 28 players from an NWSL club using three common performance assessments: the Counter-Movement Jump (CMJ), Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull (IMTP), and Nordic Hamstring Curl (NHC). The results showed that professional female players had an average jump height of 28.9 cm, peak vertical force of 1869 N in the IMTP, and notable limb asymmetries in hamstring strength.
Team resilience in high-performance women’s football: Contextual stressors and opportunities for development
The study explores team resilience in high-performance women’s football, identifying key stressors, effective resilience practices, and gaps in development. Through focus groups and expert consultations, researchers found that teams face both organizational and on-pitch challenges.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Choose! A Randomized Cross-Over Study Comparing Fixed and Self-Selected Rest Periods in Interval Running Among Professional Female Soccer Players
The article investigates the effects of self-selected (SS) versus fixed rest periods during high-intensity interval training (HIIT). The study compared performance, physiological responses (e.g., heart rate), and psychological outcomes (e.g., perceived autonomy and enjoyment).