High School Soccer Performance Training

Coach Dave Gleason

Soccer
Coach
Coach Dave Gleason

The perfect strength and conditioning program for the BUSY HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYER.

Transform your game with our Soccer Strength and Conditioning Program—tailored specifically for busy high school soccer players! This program delivers the perfect balance of strength, power, speed, and resilience, ensuring you’re stronger, faster, and more explosive on the field. Designed to fit seamlessly into your packed schedule, it includes efficient, effective workouts that build your confidence and help you avoid common injuries. Start developing the skills you need to stay ahead of the competition and play your best, all season long.

**This workout is program is Progressive - that means it builds on itself over the course of 6 weeks. Repetitions, exercises and intensity change as each week is completed.

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Be STRONG on the Ball
Strength is the foundation for elevating your game to the next level. This program can be performed during the in-season or off-season.
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Be FASTER than your competition
Speed is a game changer for you and your team. Be first to 50-50 balls and be faster on counter attacks and retreating defensively.
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Injury Resistance
The combination of strength, conditioning and technique can mean the difference between staying on the field or being sidelined by an injury.
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Become an IMPACT player
Putting it all together - Speed, strength, power and CONFIDENCE will accelerate your ability to play at your best!
Features
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Programming 6 days per week
6 weeks of programming that includes strength, speed, recovery and confidence building.
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Confidence Building
Structured mental training videos to cultivate your inner strength
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide you and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic (App)
I've partnered with the best tech in training so that you get an online training experience that works as hard as you do!
Equipment
Required
Foam Roller // Dumbbell Set // Bench // Body Weight // Jump Rope
Recommended
Open Space
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 6-week program
Monday
RECOVERY DAY

A

How to Be Your Best [Video]

Conditioning

B

HS Soccer Tissue Quality

*Perform all exercises for 30-60 Seconds. Feet Calves Hamstrings Glutes Quads Hip Flexors Inner Thigh IT Band Thoracic Spine Lats

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 1

Prep

A

HS Soccer Tissue Quality

*Perform all exercises for 30-60 Seconds. Feet Calves Hamstrings Glutes Quads Hip Flexors Inner Thigh IT Band Thoracic Spine Lats

Prep

B

HS Soccer Mobility & Activation

Ankle Rockers Standing Hip Flexor Standing Hip Rotation Glute Bridge with Rotation Cobra to Child's Pose Prone Extension to Row Deep Squat Stretch 360 Bear Crawl 360 Crab Walk

Prep

C

HS Soccer Dynamic Warm-up

Toe Walks Heel Walks Heel Kicks Straight Leg March Skip Forwards Skip Backwards Skip Sideways Side Shuffle Bottle Caps Carioca

D

DG Skip Loop Level 1

4 x 10

E

DG 5-10-5

F1

DG Back Lunge

4 x 6

F2

DG DB Floor Press

3 x 8

G1

DG Single Leg Glute Bridge

4 x 10

G2

DG Jump to the Line

3 x 8

H

DG Hand Taps

3 x 20

Wednesday
RECOVERY DAY

Recovery

A

HS Soccer Tissue Quality

*Perform all exercises for 30-60 Seconds. Feet Calves Hamstrings Glutes Quads Hip Flexors Inner Thigh IT Band Thoracic Spine Lats

Recovery

B

HS Soccer Mobility & Activation

Ankle Rockers Standing Hip Flexor Standing Hip Rotation Glute Bridge with Rotation Cobra to Child's Pose Prone Extension to Row Deep Squat Stretch 360 Bear Crawl 360 Crab Walk

Thursday
Week 1 Day 2

Prep

A

HS Soccer Tissue Quality

*Perform all exercises for 30-60 Seconds. Feet Calves Hamstrings Glutes Quads Hip Flexors Inner Thigh IT Band Thoracic Spine Lats

Prep

B

HS Soccer Mobility & Activation

Ankle Rockers Standing Hip Flexor Standing Hip Rotation Glute Bridge with Rotation Cobra to Child's Pose Prone Extension to Row Deep Squat Stretch 360 Bear Crawl 360 Crab Walk

Prep

C

HS Soccer Dynamic Warm-up

Toe Walks Heel Walks Heel Kicks Straight Leg March Skip Forwards Skip Backwards Skip Sideways Side Shuffle Bottle Caps Carioca

D

DG Skip Loop Level 1

4 x 10

E

DG 10-5-5-10

F1

DG Lateral Lunge

4 x 6

F2

DG Renegade Row

3 x 10

G1

DG Soccer Split Squat Cycle

3 x 10

G2

DG Scramble to Balance

3 x 6

H

DG Log Roll

3 x 3

Friday
RECOVERY DAY

Recovery

A

HS Soccer Tissue Quality

*Perform all exercises for 30-60 Seconds. Feet Calves Hamstrings Glutes Quads Hip Flexors Inner Thigh IT Band Thoracic Spine Lats

Recovery

B

HS Soccer Mobility & Activation

Ankle Rockers Standing Hip Flexor Standing Hip Rotation Glute Bridge with Rotation Cobra to Child's Pose Prone Extension to Row Deep Squat Stretch 360 Bear Crawl 360 Crab Walk

Saturday
RECOVERY DAY

A

End of Week Reflection [Video]

Recovery

B

HS Soccer Tissue Quality

*Perform all exercises for 30-60 Seconds. Feet Calves Hamstrings Glutes Quads Hip Flexors Inner Thigh IT Band Thoracic Spine Lats

Coach
coach-avatar Coach Dave Gleason

Coach Dave have been training and coaching soccer players for 35 years. He has worked with thousands of players ranging from the shy six year old to all-stars at the professional level. He’s also an acclaimed international presenter on youth fitness and widely regarded as the fitness industry’s ‘go-to guy’ for coaching kids ages 6-18

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Your goals are waiting for you!

If you do the things other players are not willing to do, you'll have the career they will never have.

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FAQs
What equipment do I need?
All you need are dumbbells, your own body weight, a roller, jump rope and open space.
What if I have an injury?
Consult with your doctor first but the program was designed so that you can scale to whatever level you're currently at. Remember never work through pain. I have expansive experience with athletes overcoming an injury. If this is you, it will require 1:1 training so please contact me for help.
How many days per week are the workouts?
This program is comprehensive and progressive. That said, it also takes into account the extreme schedule demands of a high school student-athlete. The program includes 6 days of training that includes 2 days of workouts and 4 days of recovery and confidence building.
What if I my practice or game days change?
No problem! There is flexibility within the program, and by using the app, for you to change what days during the week you train versus recover.
Can I do this during my season?
YES! This program is designed to help you be at your best during the in-season or off-season.
Why are there only 2 lifting days per week?
High soccer players are busy...all year. Your ability to stay consistently healthy is your biggest asset. This program works perfectly to keep you feeling and playing at your best. Every day is important and you will feel the difference on the field.
The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Kevin Alston

MLS All-Star

Verified Athlete

"Coach Dave gave me the tools I needed to gain an advantage over my competition."

verified-athlete-avatar Maddie M

Varsity Goal Keeper

Verified Athlete

"He helped me with my technique and my confidence"

verified-athlete-avatar Alexis B

College Player

Verified Athlete

"Coach Dave's program was a game changer for me. I felt not only stronger and faster, but I felt safer and more confident. I had major growth in my play that was noticed by my teammates and coaches."

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Varsity Player, Captain

Verified Athlete

"Your program was the key to me being a multiple time All-Star and one of the top point getters in the state. I was one of the most explosive players on the field and I it gave me the upper hand."

High School Soccer Performance Training