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ASP Sports Science Insights
Questions athletes and parents actually ask.
Clear answers to the questions we hear every week about speed, strength, movement, development and sports performance. No fitness fads. No generic advice. Just sports science explained in a way that makes sense.
Speed
How can I make my child faster for soccer?
If your child is regularly a step behind, simply adding more running is rarely the complete answer. Soccer speed comes from several things working together: how quickly the athlete accelerates, how efficiently they run, how much force they can produce, how well they control their body and how quickly they react to what is happening around them. The first question should therefore be: why are they slow? Because until you understand that, you are guessing.
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Athlete Development
What age should children start speed training?
Children can start developing the foundations of speed from a young age. But that does not mean a 9-year-old should train like a 17-year-old. The important question is not simply when speed training starts. It is what the athlete should be developing at each stage.
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Assessment
What does a sports science assessment actually tell you?
A sports science assessment gives you a snapshot of where you are right now. It helps you understand what you are doing well, where development may be needed and what deserves attention next. For us, that is the starting point. Understand first. Develop second.
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Performance
Speed vs agility — what's the difference?
Speed is mainly about how quickly you can move. Agility is about how effectively you can react, control your body, change direction and accelerate again. In sport, you normally need both.
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Strength
Should young athletes strength train?
Yes — when it is appropriate for the athlete and coached correctly. But youth strength training should not simply be an adult gym programme made lighter. For us, strength development starts with something much simpler: can the athlete control their own body well?
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Speed
Why is my child fit but still slow?
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How can I become more explosive?
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Why is first-step speed so important?
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How often should a young athlete train?
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Sports science training vs normal gym training
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What should a young soccer player train besides soccer?
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