Science in Soccer

''A ground-breaking text...will inspire you to learn, develop and deliver'' - Sir Alex Ferguson Science in Soccer offers a series of contemporary insights into the multidisciplinary approach to delivering sports science support in elite level professional football. With billion-pound television deals and multi-million player transfers, a football team''s performance has repercussions far beyond the pitch and league table. As a result, sports science plays an increasingly important role in the game, helping to develop elite performers. Through exclusive contributions from leading academics and practitioners working with some of the world''s leading football clubs. Science in Soccer covers broad topics such physiology, psychology, performance analysis and sociology. Experts in the field also focus on specific areas such as physical preparation of elite players, injury prevention, fitness assessment, nutrition, player