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Kinetic And Kinematic Effect Of Flag-Carrying On Referee Agility And Sprinting Performance, William Reed
Kinetic And Kinematic Effect Of Flag-Carrying On Referee Agility And Sprinting Performance, William Reed
Master's Theses
Within competitive soccer, assistant referees are expected to keep up with the top speed of players on the field, despite being hindered mechanically by a flag held down at their side. This ability to keep up with speed-of-play can determine effectiveness of calls on the field, yet while being tested, referees are not required to replicate the game-like state of flag-carrying. The purpose of this study was to examine kinetic and kinematic effects of flag-carrying within sprinting and change-of-direction performance in assistant referees to better inform training programs and testing protocols. 18 male referees (mean age 32.11 ± 9.08 years) …
Examination Of Preseason Hydration Strategy Of Ncaa Division I Men's Soccer Athletes, Lesley Willis
Examination Of Preseason Hydration Strategy Of Ncaa Division I Men's Soccer Athletes, Lesley Willis
Master's Theses
Context: Dehydration can have negative effects on performance and mood during intense exercise.
Objective: To examine a soccer program to determine the effectiveness of their hydration protocol during preseason training.
Design: 9-day mixed methods study of preseason training sessions (97.3±21.3 min) and scrimmages (123±14.1 min) for men’s soccer athletes on an NCAA division I soccer team with post-hoc interviews of staff members.
Setting: Outdoor soccer field and indoor training facility.
Participants:21 male NCAA division I soccer athletes (age 20±1 years, height 187.5±2 cm).
Main Outcome Measures: Hydration (BML ,Ucol, USG, Uosmo), Mood (thirst, thermal, ESQ, POMS), …