Modern soccer success depends on mental speed. Goalkeepers (GKs), in particular, face an intense mental game, processing complex visual, spatial, and tactical information in mere milliseconds. Their split-second decisions often determine match outcomes. Recent sports science research led by Filip Skala, PhD, reveals how reactive agility and cognitive attention shape goalkeeper performance, providing new directions for training and testing.

If you think managing large groups of kids during testing is just about setting cones and shouting “Go!” — think again. In this post, Antonia Ivić pulls back the curtain on one of the toughest — and most overlooked — skills in coaching: managing chaos on group testing days. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, you’ll find practical strategies grounded in psychology, backed by data, and tested in the trenches.

In soccer, players can be guided toward their dominant leg for better cuts and turns, but baseball doesn’t offer that flexibility. Every base runner makes the same 90° left turns. Coach George explores leg dominance, showing how left-legged players may run the bases more efficiently. Keep reading to learn how to adjust base running drills and find optimal paths based on leg dominance for improved COD efficiency.

George’s blog explains the connection between physical skills and mental demands, showing why agility training is more than just speed.

The concept of a "golden age" for motor skill development is prevalent in many Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) models. These models...

Agility has long been seen as a unique skill, but new research shows that traditional tests with set movements only measure change of...