Ryan Alexander, PhD, CSCS, is the director of sports science for Atlanta United Football Club (MLS). Prior to this, he worked at the U.S. Soccer Federation, serving as a sports scientist for the U.S. men's national team and as a physiologist for the U.S. women's and youth national teams. He also worked as a strength coach, sports scientist, and goalkeeper coach at the Olympic Training Center and at East Tennessee State University. Alexander's extensive background in soccer includes work as an assistant coach at Barry University in Florida where he received his master's degree. He received his doctorate in sport physiology and performance from East Tennessee State University.
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Chapter 1. Physical Demands of Soccer Chapter 2. Fitness Assessment and Evaluation Chapter 3. Conditioning for Soccer Chapter 4. Strength Training Chapter 5. Power Development Chapter 6. Speed and Agility Chapter 7. Match and Training Preparation Chapter 8. Periodization and Programming Chapter 9. Recovery Chapter 10. Injury Prevention, Injury Management, and Return to Play