The coaching process of football raises questions about the methods we follow to achieve maximum performance. What happens to a football player's body when they train or compete? What energy do they consume during training or a match? How should they be nourished and in what way to achieve maximum performance? How do I monitor the condition of the body? When do I determine that the football player is tired and what do I recommend they follow? How can I make training attractive yet substantial for the team I coach?

All the aforementioned topics are covered in this specific manual, which analyzes the latest data based on research, providing tables and diagrams for better understanding. It allows the reader to comprehend the training methods in a simple and concise manner and to connect the elements of technical skills and tactical behavior with the improvement of physical condition.

The exercises mentioned are practically tested and improve the specific areas they are categorized into. By taking one exercise from each chapter, one can complete a training unit and, given the limited training time, design it to be substantial and appropriately structured for the level of the football players they work with. The exercises in various areas of physical conditioning training are fully explained in detail. Most exercises also include variations that increase their volume and multiply them. The training design is covered throughout the year.

This book is suitable for training football teams from U-14 to adults. It is aimed at coaches and fitness coaches who want to have an understanding of Physiology and Exercise Physiology and to design a training program based on scientific data.