Pediatric exercise science · 2025
Is Weekly Training Load Associated With Match-Related Contextual Variables in Spanish Elite Young Soccer Players?
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de Dios-Álvarez Vicente, Padrón-Cabo Alexis, Castellano Julen, Rey Ezequiel
Аннотация
UNLABELLED: Monitoring weekly training load (WTL) is essential in youth soccer; however, the influence of contextual factors on WTL during the microcycle remains unclear.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to (1) analyze the effect of match-related contextual factors, such as match location, and opponent standard on WTL in elite youth soccer players across a competitive season, and (2) compare session and WTLs according to the number of training sessions per microcycle.
METHODS: Training and match data were collected from 46 male soccer players of a Spanish First Division academy. External load variables were obtained using Global Positioning System, including total distance covered, high-speed distance (>18 km·h-1), sprint distance (>21 km·h-1), the number of high metabolic load efforts (>20 W·Kg-1), and player load. Training weeks were categorized based on contextual factors, such as match location, opponent level, and the number of training sessions in the microcycle (3, 4, or 5 sessions per week, W3s, W4s, W5s, respectively).
RESULTS: WTL significantly increased (P < .05) in sprint distance weeks before playing away compared with playing at home. In reference to the length of the microcycle, W3s showed a significant decrease (P < .01) in WTL than W4s and W5s in all metrics. Additionally, W5s had significantly greater WTL for total distance covered, player load, and power score than W4s (P < .01).
CONCLUSIONS: Match location was the only contextual factor affecting WTL, highlighting the importance of considering its impact when planning training load, as it may influence recovery, fatigue, and overall training strategies.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to (1) analyze the effect of match-related contextual factors, such as match location, and opponent standard on WTL in elite youth soccer players across a competitive season, and (2) compare session and WTLs according to the number of training sessions per microcycle.
METHODS: Training and match data were collected from 46 male soccer players of a Spanish First Division academy. External load variables were obtained using Global Positioning System, including total distance covered, high-speed distance (>18 km·h-1), sprint distance (>21 km·h-1), the number of high metabolic load efforts (>20 W·Kg-1), and player load. Training weeks were categorized based on contextual factors, such as match location, opponent level, and the number of training sessions in the microcycle (3, 4, or 5 sessions per week, W3s, W4s, W5s, respectively).
RESULTS: WTL significantly increased (P < .05) in sprint distance weeks before playing away compared with playing at home. In reference to the length of the microcycle, W3s showed a significant decrease (P < .01) in WTL than W4s and W5s in all metrics. Additionally, W5s had significantly greater WTL for total distance covered, player load, and power score than W4s (P < .01).
CONCLUSIONS: Match location was the only contextual factor affecting WTL, highlighting the importance of considering its impact when planning training load, as it may influence recovery, fatigue, and overall training strategies.