Publications by authors named "Bruce Suraci"
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- This study investigates the genetic links to physical abilities like acceleration, agility, jump height, and speed in young male football players across four English academies.
- Researchers analyzed 22 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 149 players, using various sprinting and jump tests to gather performance data.
- Significant genetic variants (GALNT13 and IL6) were correlated with improved sprint times and jump heights, suggesting that genetics can influence athletic performance and may contribute to creating a genetic profile for future athletes.
The purpose of this study was to examine polygenic profiles previously associated with maturity timing in male academy football players across different age phases. Thus, 159 male football players from four English academies (U12-16, = 86, aged 13.58 ± 1.
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- The study analyzed the genetic differences in thirty-three single nucleotide variants (SNVs) between youth development phase (YDP) and professional development phase (PDP) football players within two English academies.
- It found that the G allele of the (rs1800795) variant was more common in PDP players (90.5%) compared to YDP players (77.2%), suggesting a potential genetic advantage for older players.
- Additionally, while overall polygenic profiles (TGS and TWGS) showed some significant differences between YDP and PDP players, they were not strongly predictive, indicating the need for further research in larger groups for better understanding.
Background: Technical capabilities have significant discriminative and prognostic power in youth football. Although, many factors influence technical performance, no research has explored the genetic contribution. As such, the purpose of this study was to examine the association of several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with technical assessments in youth football players.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this review was to assess the association of R577X and I/D polymorphisms with athlete status in football and determine which allele and/or genotypes are most likely to influence this phenotype via a meta-analysis. A comprehensive search identified 17 and 19 studies. Significant associations were shown between the presence of the R allele and professional footballer status (OR = 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGenetic variation is responsible for a large amount of the inter-individual performance disparities seen in sport. As such, in the last ten years genetic association studies have become more common; with one of the most frequently researched sports being football. However, the progress and methodological rigour of genetic association research in football is yet to be evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSuraci, BR, Quigley, C, Thelwell, RC, and Milligan, GS. A comparison of training modality and total genotype scores to enhance sport-specific biomotor abilities in under 19 male soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 35(1): 154-161, 2021-Soccer-specific training (SST) and small-sided games (SSGs) have been shown to develop physical proficiency in soccer.
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- A genome-wide association study was conducted to identify genetic variants linked to sprint performance in elite youth football players, revealing 12 significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with sprinting ability.
- * Among these, the rs55743914 SNP in the PTPRK gene showed the strongest correlation with 5-meter sprint test results.
- * Findings also indicated that certain SNPs were consistently linked to sprint performance in other athletic cohorts, suggesting a genetic influence on sprint capabilities in football athletes.