Publications by authors named "Rick Cost"
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- * Nine studies were analyzed, focusing on various ball characteristics such as inflation pressure, mass, size, and stiffness, revealing that less inflation, lower mass, and decreased stiffness could reduce impact forces.
- * The review highlighted the need for more controlled studies to better understand the biomechanics of heading and suggested that standard testing methods could help in developing safer soccer balls to lower injury risks.
The aims of the study were to examine the relative age effect (RAE) in youth female soccer players in the United States (US) and the influence of birth year, playing position, estimated maturation and skill ratings. The sample consisted of 3,364 youth female soccer players who were active in the 2021-2022 US soccer season across three main stages of the talent identification (TID) process for Youth National Team (YNT) players (i.e.
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- - The study examined match performance of elite soccer players from different confederations during the FIFA World Cups in 2022 and 2023, analyzing data from 128 matches and 1,351 player observations using optical tracking systems.
- - Results indicated that during the Men's World Cup, CONMEBOL players covered less total distance than UEFA players, although no significant differences were found in high-intensity running or sprinting across confederations in either tournament.
- - UEFA players demonstrated superior technical and tactical abilities, particularly in the Women's World Cup, with higher pass completion rates and successful line breaks compared to players from other confederations, suggesting a possible advantage in international competition.
The aim of this study was to systematically review the current literature on blood flow restriction (BFR) as a post-exercise recovery strategy. Experimental studies investigating the effect of BFR on recovery after exercise were included. Only studies meeting the following inclusion criteria were selected: (a) studies investigating about BFR as a post-exercise recovery strategy in athletes and healthy individuals; (b) the full text being available in English; (c) experimental research study design.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Injury risk in elite youth soccer players is high. Implementing an optimal training load is of utmost importance to reduce the risk of injuries.
Objective: To conduct a systematic review and best evidence synthesis to explore the effects of internal and external training load on injury risk in elite youth soccer players.