Teams and Organizations

External Sports Science and Performance Support

At Soccer Herformance, we specialize in providing comprehensive sports science and performance support tailored for soccer teams who do not have this expertise in-house. Our expertly managed outsourcing solutions cover a broad range of essential areas.

Periodization Planning

We meticulously craft training calendars that balance workload and recovery. Our periodization plans are designed to progressively build fitness while preventing overtraining, ensuring that players are at their physical peak at the crucial moments of the season.

Load Management

We work with you to optimize training loads throughout the season. We implement strategies to help you manage training and match loads effectively to optimize player performance and minimize risk of overuse injuries.

Programming

We support you in developing customized strength and conditioning programs, designed to improve physical performance (power, speed, agility, endurance, etc.) and decrease the likelihood of injuries. These programs are tailored to the needs of the team and the demands of soccer.

Player Health Initiatives

Our player health initiatives focus on enhancing overall wellness and readiness. We work with you to implement simple strategies for monitoring wellness and readiness so that you can ensure your players' health is prioritized.

Player Education

We provide education workshops that empower players with the knowledge to take control of their development. These sessions are tailored to the unique needs of female players, offering comprehensive guidance and insights in key areas crucial to player development: athletic development, health and wellness, nutrition and hydration, recovery, sleep, travel, and acclimatization.

Coach Education

We work with your Coaches to educate them on the key principles of sports science and performance. We work closely with Coaches to teach them the latest in sports science and physical preparation through workshops, seminars, and hands-on sessions.

Recruitment, Development and Organizational Consulting

At Soccer Herformance, we understand the importance of knowledgeable, skilled, and motivated staff in driving athletic performance. Our services in staff recruitment, development, and organizational consulting are designed to help organizations build high-performing teams and cultivate female talent within their performance department.

Staff Recruitment

We assist organizations in identifying staffing needs and goals, sourcing elite female talent aligned with their values and objectives. We offer extensive onboarding processes for new performance staff, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles and alignment with organizational goals and culture roles. We will assist in finding the right talent for various specialized roles, aiming to elevate your team's performance.

Staff Development

Our staff development programs focus on growth and success in performance departments, offering personalized coaching, education, and professional development in leadership, strategic planning, communication, and applied sport science. Through ongoing support and mentorship, we empower performance staff to continuously improve and adapt to the evolving demands of sport science and performance. Furthermore, we develop initiatives focused on growing female practitioners working in high-performance sport.

Organizational Consulting

We specialize in developing organization charts and structures that optimize efficiency and effectiveness within women's soccer organizations. We work closely with leadership teams to assess current organizational dynamics and identify opportunities for improvement. We provide strategic guidance and support in restructuring and realigning roles and responsibilities to enhance collaboration, communication, and decision-making processes.

Performance Department Building

We provide high-performance support for new and emerging teams and organizations. Our services encompass every aspect of performance development, ensuring a solid foundation for success from the outset.

Needs Assessment and Education

We conduct a thorough assessment of your organization's goals, resources, and challenges to understand your specific needs and objectives. We educate key stakeholders on the need and application of female-specific performance processes and services.

Strategic Planning

Based on the assessment, we develop a customized strategic plan to build a performance department that aligns with your organization's vision and mission.

Department Establishment

From staff recruitment and defining roles and responsibilities to setting performance benchmarks, we create the framework necessary to drive success in the competitive women's sports landscape.

Building Processes and Procedures

We assist in building robust female-specific processes and procedures to streamline operations and maximize efficiency within performance departments. We establish clear protocols for data collection, analysis, and reporting and support technology choices and integration. We ensure that performance insights are leveraged effectively to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Performance Department Development

We specialize in providing high-performance support for existing teams and organizations. Our tailored solutions are designed to optimize existing structures and maximize the potential of performance departments.

Data Insights

We discover insights into data and processes by conducting in-depth analyses of various performance metrics to identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement. Through cutting-edge technology and methodologies, we uncover actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and drive performance enhancement.

Auditing

Our auditing services provide a thorough examination of performance department operations to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Through detailed evaluation, we develop a clear understanding of the organization's performance challenges, laying the foundation for targeted interventions.

Curriculum Design

We collaborate closely with clubs and organizations to design comprehensive physical development curriculums. We conduct thorough assessments of player capabilities, performance requirements, and training environments to inform curriculum design. Through a systematic approach, we develop structured programs that enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and maximize player availability.

National Federations and Associations

We offer expertise in enhancing high-performance support to maximize athlete development and success at the national and international levels.

Female Player Research

We focus on projects that support female player research and development. We lead and collaborate on research projects focused on understanding the physiological factors impacting female performance.  We seek to uncover insights and provide evidence-based recommendations into training methods, injury prevention strategies, performance optimization techniques, and more.

Coach Education and Qualifications

We recognize the need to educate and develop practitioners across the wider women's soccer landscape. We collaborate with organizations to develop comprehensive coaching frameworks, designed to empower the next generation of practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize athlete performance.

Youth Player Pathways

We believe in nurturing the next generation of players. We will work with you to craft a structured and progressive physical development curriculum designed to guide young players along their developmental journey.

National Team Support

If you are looking to improve the support you currently provide your national team players and staff, we are here to help. Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to optimize performance potential, achieve success on and off the field, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

”I worked with Ellie for 3 years at U.S. Soccer, and I cannot speak highly enough about her as an experienced and skilled practitioner but more importantly as a person. She has become one of the preeminent practitioners in the women's game. Whether it is working with youth athletes during their development phases or overseeing the best players in the World at the biggest competitions, Ellie has experienced and delivered it all.”

- James Bunce (Performance Consultant, Xg Performance)

”Ellie's experiences at the highest level of women's soccer gives her a vast knowledge of what it takes to be the best. Her caring and direct approach pushes athletes to be the best they can be not just on the field but off it too.”

- Julian Haigh (High Performance Director, NJ/NY Gotham FC)

Testimonials

”Ellie is one of the best in the sports science and performance field. I have always been struck by her attention to detail, care for the athlete and continuous innovation. In addition to her depth of knowledge, she also has a wealth of experience to draw on to optimize performance.”

- Andy Guard PhD (Head of Sports Science, Atlanta Utd FC)

”Whether it's optimizing recovery protocols, refining conditioning programs, or fine-tuning individual player performance, Ellie consistently delivers results that translate directly onto the field.”

- Laura Harvey (Seattle Reign FC Head Coach)

Please contact us if you would like to discuss one of our services.

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