Pre-Season: The Unseen Engine of Professional Football

By Dr Liam Anderson Photo by Vikram TKV on Unsplash The professional football world in Europe is currently embarking on the pre-season phase of the season. When most people think of football pre-season, they picture players jogging through sun-soaked training camps or posing with new signings. But beneath the surface lies a period of immense intensity physically, psychologically, … Continue reading “Pre-Season: The Unseen Engine of Professional Football”

Why we go to conferences: Reflections from the World Congress of Science and Soccer in Glasgow

By Professor Barry Drust Photo by Alexandre Pellaes on Unsplash I recently had the privilege of attending the World Congress of Science and Soccer in Glasgow. The event brought together researchers, practitioners, coaches, and industry leaders from around the world to engage with the latest ideas and thoughts around the game. I’ve been attending these conferences for a … Continue reading “Why we go to conferences: Reflections from the World Congress of Science and Soccer in Glasgow”