Click the image below to view a very informative blog post titled regarding the importance of stretching for youth athletes from our partner GOPT.

 

The post discusses:

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• the difference between static stretching and dynamic stretching

• the most beneficial types of stretching for athletes

• common muscles strains in youth soccer players

• the best stretches to help reduce soccer injuries

 

It also includes lots of helpful videos on correct form for these stretches that all our players should be familiar with:

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• Cossack Squats

• Romanian Deadlift (RDL)

• Nordic Hamstring Curl

• Eccentric Calf Raise 2 up/1 down

• Eccentric Single Leg Calf Raise

• Standing Gastrocnemius Stretch

• Standing Soleus Stretch

• Butterfly Stretch

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