Impact Sports Science Program
St. Albert Soccer is pleased to continue to offer a full in-house sports science program. Impact athletes have access to a team of in-house sport specific strength and conditioning coaches while our APDL teams have access to a team of certified athletic therapists at all matches.
Athletic Development
- Full gym at our Player Development Centre
- Holistic approach that aids long term atheltic development
- Fundamental movements, speed, agility, power, energy systems conditioning and strength
- Licensed and certified strength and conditioning coaches with soccer backgrounds
Nutrition Foundations
- A deep dive into nutrition strategies to help aid performance and long term health
- Topics include energy balance, macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrient timing, supplementation and hydration
OUR FACILITY
Player Development Centre
State-of-the-Art Equipment
Our facility is fully equipped to support every aspect of your training. From top-tier cardio machines and free weights to functional training tools and a dedicated turf field, our space is designed to help you perform at your best.
Equipment:
- 6 Commercial Grade Treadmills
- 6 Commercial Grade Air Bikes
- Full Dumbbell Set (10-60 lbs)
- 6 TRX’s
- Pull-Up Bars
- Benches
- 2 Squat Racks/Smith Machines
- Medicine Balls
- Bosu Balls
- Exercise Balls
- Turf Field
- Physio Room with Treatment Table
Program Dates and Cost
Indoor Season (12 Sessions)
Nov - Dec: 6-week block
Jan - Feb: 6-week block
Outdoor Season (6 Sessions)
Apr - May: 6-week pre-season block
2024/2025 Full-Year Program - 18 Total Sessions
Total Cost: $2,700 (18 sessions)
U13 - U16
Athletic Development Program
As athletes progress, they transition to gym-based training, focusing on muscle growth, strength, power, and endurance. Field-based training complements this with sport-specific movements like acceleration, running mechanics, and force absorption.
Our holistic approach builds strong, conditioned, and injury-resistant athletes while fostering a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. Training is led by certified athletic development staff at the Player Development Centre, with field sessions held at the PDC or Riel Fields.
Program Pillars
Field Based Training
Field based training is done in a games based environment to increase engagement and enjoyment. Topics include acceleration/deceleration, sprinting mechanics and force absorption.
Injury Prevention
Injury prevention is a key focus at Impact Sports Science, using pre-activations, proper warm-ups/cool-downs, and strength training to protect muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Strength Training
Focus on building strength through compound movements while implementing programming that aids in injury prevention.
Energy Systems Development
Building and establishing aerobic/ anaerobic conditioning, speed endurance and repetitive sport ability.
U16+
Athletic Development Program
The U16+ program builds on key principles, progressing athletes to advanced strength and conditioning concepts. Athletes will train in hypertrophy, strength, plyometrics, and energy systems, while also focusing on sport-specific field training like acceleration, running mechanics, and force absorption.
Athletes will work with our certified athletic development staff at the Player Development Centre. Field based training can take place at the PDC or Riel Fields.
Athletes will undergo semi-annual fitness testing which includes:
- Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
- 5-10-5 Agility Test
- 30 Meter Dash (measures at both 10m and 30m)
- Standing Board Jump
Have Questions?
Contact our Manager of Sports Science
