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From ball handling to pivoting prowess, soccer builds physical skills and coordination. It also builds physical strength. Photo by Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For a sport that builds strength and agility, while fostering teamwork and communication, look no further than soccer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s the mental side of it, which involves teamwork and self-awareness, and the physical side, which involves dynamic movements and coordination,\u201d said Dave Grinnell<\/a>, a physical therapist and board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedics at UCHealth SportsMed Clinic in Steamboat Springs<\/a>. \u201cAnd at the end of the day, it\u2019s a fun game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From ball handling to pivoting prowess, soccer builds physical skills and coordination. It also builds physical strength.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you watch a soccer game, you\u2019ll see players are moving all the time, making quick changes of speed from a slow pace to a full-blown sprint,\u201d Grinnell said. \u201cThat puts a demand on the body to go from anaerobic to aerobic activity.\u201d<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t forget the strength of character that soccer develops. Players learn to work as a team, to communicate, to listen to their coaches and do their part as best as they can.<\/p>\n

Possible Injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Dave Grinnell is a physical therapist and board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedics at UCHealth SportsMed Clinic in Steamboat Springs. Photo by UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In any competitive sport, games can be chaotic. \u201cFans are cheering, coaching takes place from the sideline and teammates are trying to communicate with you,\u201d Grinnell said. \u201cMeanwhile, you\u2019re focused on the ball, other players and running on an unpredictable surface. All of those factors can increase the risk of injury.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ankle sprains and non-contact knee injuries, such as tears to the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL, may result from quickly changing direction or decelerating. Intense forces on the hips may result in impingement and labral tears. Muscular strains, especially to the hamstrings, are also common.<\/p>\n

For younger players, growing muscles and tendons can pull on the shin bone or heel bone, causing pain.<\/p>\n

Preventing injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Building both strength and balance are key to a successful soccer season.<\/p>\n

\u201cStrength and muscular endurance are huge components because soccer is a very dynamic game,\u201d Grinnell said. \u201cPlayers change direction quickly, moving forward, backward and to the side, all of which requires precision balance. And when you\u2019re trying to get a lot of power behind a shot, you have to be stable and strong on your stance leg.\u201d<\/p>\n

Muscle imbalances \u2013 such as having strong quadriceps and weak hamstrings \u2013 can result in a greater risk of injury. A physical therapist or other professional can help identify imbalances and create a strengthening program that works well for you.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can assess your movement patterns, such as jumping mechanics and how well you change direction and decelerate, and make recommendations for specific changes in an attempt to reduce your risk of injury,\u201d Grinnell said.<\/p>\n

Grinnell also recommends a dynamic warm-up, in which a player goes through the range of motions they\u2019ll encounter on the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt primes the body to get ready for movement,\u201d Grinnell said. \u201cYou\u2019ll raise your core temperature and increase blood flow, which gets muscles ready for higher metabolic activity.\u201d<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t forget the value of resting in the off-season. Be wary of overuse and overtraining, as too much time on the field can result in injury.<\/p>\n

The spirit of the game<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Grinnell played left midfield for Hope College during the NCAA Division III tournament in 2003. Photo courtesy Dave Grinnell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As a soccer coach and player himself, Grinnell has a few other tips for players and their parents.<\/p>\n

\u201cParents should cheer their kids on, but let the coaches do their jobs,\u201d Grinnell said. \u201cYou don\u2019t want to have the coach telling a player to do something on the field that relates to team management, then have the parent yelling the exact opposite thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Respect other players and coaches, as well as referees. And keep the game fun.<\/p>\n

\u201cKids can become burned out when sports seasons overlap and their growing bodies don\u2019t have adequate rest to heal,\u201d Grinnell said. \u201cIt\u2019s great to be a multi-sport athlete, especially early on, but you should allow time for rest and rejuvenation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This article first appeared in the Steamboat Pilot & Today on June 17, 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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