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Using the maximal vertical jump test to evaluate training and fatigue in collegiate soccer players : a series of case studies

Year: 2006
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: An effective and simple mode for coaches to monitor training and fatigue in his or her athletes in the team sport setting has yet to be developed.It is imperative for coaches to avoid overtraining their athletes, and to help them achieve peak physical performance at the time of competition.PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to use the maximal vertical jump test (VJ) to identify patterns related to overreaching and overtraining in female collegiate soccer players.METHODS: Twenty-three members of The University of Montana women's soccer team (age 19-4±1.3years) served as subjects for this study.Subjects were monitored for 12 weeks during the NCAA collegiate soccer season consisting of regular training sessions and 17 games.Data collection occurred on a daily basis during pre-season training and weekly during the regular season.VJ, resting (RHR) and submaximal exercise heart rates (EHR), hours of sleep, and mood state questionnaire data were collected 17 times during the season.RESULTS: Mean data shows a positive correlation between VJ and hours of sleep (r = 0.45), positive affect (r = 0.41) and positive mood state (r = 0.41).A negative correlation was found between VJ and negative mood state (r = -0.48).There was no significant correlation between VJ and RHR or EHR.Individually, a strong, positive correlation was shown for six players between VJ and hours of sleep, five players for VJ and positive affect, and six players for VJ and positive mood state.A strong, negative correlation was found between VJ and negative mood state for five players.CONCLUSION: Findings of this examination suggest that in a team sport setting there is individual variability in response to internal and external stressors during the course of the season.Athletes require individualized training programs in addition to frequent monitoring by coaches to avoid overtraining.
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W623602470
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