{"title":"Print Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"As a player, it's no coincidence that my time working with Damian and this methodology was the most successful period of my career, and the fittest and freshest I have ever felt. As a Sporting Director, this book is my blueprint of how to get each department working to the same goals and keep our best players on the pitch performing to their maximum.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJonathan Walters: Stoke City and Republic of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Having read this many times over to learn what made me feel so good as a player, I now understand how simple it is to prepare players for the demands of the modern game. This book is my bible as a coach as it signposts exactly what I need to do and when, to make sure I have all my best players fit and perhaps more importantly, ready to perform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharlie Adam: Liverpool, Rangers, Stoke City and Scotland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Moving from playing to coaching is not a simple transition and often quite daunting. Fit for every game is so well written and makes every aspect of performance seem so simple and clear. I know how good this methodology is, I lived it as a Premier League player.... I now understand the why and can't wait to use it in all of our facilities.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeoff Cameron: Houston Dynamo, Stoke City and USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFit for Every Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the definitive guide to football training. Written by one of the top performance directors to emerge from the Premier League it is a bible for football training, providing clubs, coaches, practitioners and players alike with a comprehensive framework to optimise performance and enhance player availability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit into four main categories; Planning, Prevention, Conditioning \u0026amp; Regeneration, together with multiple sub-categories, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFit For Every Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e consists of underpinning scientific principles, logical processes, real life examples and includes many practical tools to enhance performance from a technical, tactical, physical and psychological perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePLANNING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanning is an essential process to ensure that every effort is made to achieve the aim and objectives of your training philosophy. Good planning provides a long-term, medium-term, and short-term framework for the team and creates a reference point to then plan for each individual within the team over the course of the season. The term given to the process of planning every training session and every game each week over the course of a season is periodisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriodisation is more commonly associated with an individual athlete preparing for competition. In this instance, the goal is to train in cycles in order to make significant training gains to peak at a particular event. Although this is more difficult in football, as there is a need to peak every game, there is no reason why the principles of periodisation cannot be implemented successfully in football.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey learning outcomes of the planning chapter include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA description of what periodisation entails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep dive into Verheijen's football periodisation model, how to implement and progress over the course of a season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to plan a complete season effectively to include various cycles, varying training weeks and bespoke training sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePREVENTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention is always better than cure and is a vital component of any training philosophy, particularly if you are to achieve the aim of having every player fit for every game. Whilst the dynamic nature of football itself places players at potential risk of injury, almost every injury is avoidable when common sense is applied - and combined with sound training methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving a clear training model will undoubtedly reduce the risk of injuries if implemented correctly, but before commencing any form of team training, it is important that coaches and support staff alike do their due diligence, and consider any other aspects that will complement the approach in preventing injury and optimising performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey learning outcomes of the prevention chapter include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType of tests to use to measure player progress, how and when to integrate them around training and games and how to make sense of the results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssessments that can be carried out quickly and effectively to establish player readiness that will help make informed decisions about player load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProactive preparation interventions and techniques to prime players for the demands and rigours or the modern game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCONDITIONING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are many different opinions regarding how teams should train and what a typical training week should consist of - all with merits and shortcomings. Providing there is sound rationale behind the philosophy, players remain injury-free, and maintain a high level of performance throughout the season, it may be argued that the correct approach is being implemented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegardless of the approach being implemented, it is important to consider the impact of every component of each and identify how players are likely to be responding each day and, therefore, what type of training should be implemented to fulfil the aims and objectives of the training philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey learning outcomes of the conditioning chapter include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple explanations of the demands of different training modalities when using Verheijen's football periodisation model and how to piece each component of training together competently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to recognise individuals in need of special consideration and how to manage them within a team setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn introduction to Frade's tactical periodisation model and how to piece each component of training together competently when using this approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eREGENERATION \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever a player performs explosive actions, because the demand for energy is high, energy stores are rapidly depleted, muscles are damaged, and waste is produced that can cause further damage if it is not removed. Strategies that accelerate the regeneration process should, therefore, form part of every player's daily routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, while such strategies are essential to keep all players free from injury, it is also important to consider the regeneration and rehabilitation of any players that sustain an injury in order to accelerate their recovery and ensure safe reintegration to training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey learning outcomes of the regeneration chapter include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe importance of each nutrient on health and performance and how to prepare the perfect plate in terms of proportion and quantity around training and game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypes or recovery modalities, how to optimise each protocol and understanding that every individual will respond differently to each stimulus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to implement a rehabilitation model from sustaining the injury to returning to training and match play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight Warning: This hardcover book weighs 2.2kg. Handle carefully when lifting or carrying. \u003cbr\u003eAge Suitability: Content is designed for readers aged 14 years and above. \u003cbr\u003eFire Safety: Keep away from heat sources, flames, and direct sunlight. \u003cbr\u003eDisposal: At end of life, recycle this book as paper\/cardboard in accordance with your local recycling guidelines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fit-for-every-game","title":"Fit For Every Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond print run now open for pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFit For Every Game is the definitive guide to football training. Written by one of the top performance directors to emerge from the Premier League, it is a bible for football training, providing clubs, coaches, practitioners and players alike with a comprehensive framework to optimise performance and enhance player availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As a player, it's no coincidence that my time working with Damian and this methodology was the most successful period of my career, and the fittest and freshest I have ever felt. As a Sporting Director, this book is my blueprint of how to get each department working to the same goals and keep our best players on the pitch performing to their maximum.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Walters, Stoke City \u0026amp; Republic of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from 17 August 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"background:#f4f6f8; border:1px solid #d8dee4; border-radius:4px; padding:14px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOrdering from outside the UK or US? ›\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 8px;\"\u003eInternational orders are fulfilled through Amazon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIreland:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ie\/Fit-Every-Game-performance-availability\/dp\/B0H4LHWV85\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamazon.ie\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItaly:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.it\/Fit-Every-Game-performance-availability\/dp\/B0H4LHWV85\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamazon.it\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRest of Europe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.fr\/Fit-Every-Game-performance-availability\/dp\/B0H4LHWV85\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamazon.fr\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRest of world:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Fit-Every-Game-performance-availability\/dp\/B0H4LHWV85\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamazon.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAmazon.fr and Amazon.co.uk both deliver internationally. Select your country at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSplit into four main categories; Planning, Prevention, Conditioning \u0026amp; Regeneration, together with multiple sub-categories, \u003cem\u003eFit For Every Game\u003c\/em\u003e consists of underpinning scientific principles, logical processes, real life examples and includes many practical tools to enhance performance from a technical, tactical, physical and psychological perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning is an essential process to ensure that every effort is made to achieve the aim and objectives of your training philosophy. Good planning provides a long-term, medium-term, and short-term framework for the team and creates a reference point to then plan for each individual within the team over the course of the season. The term given to the process of planning every training session and every game each week over the course of a season is periodisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeriodisation is more commonly associated with an individual athlete preparing for competition. In this instance, the goal is to train in cycles in order to make significant training gains to peak at a particular event. Although this is more difficult in football, as there is a need to peak every game, there is no reason why the principles of periodisation cannot be implemented successfully in football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey learning outcomes of the planning chapter include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA description of what periodisation entails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deep dive into Verheijen's football periodisation model, how to implement and progress over the course of a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to plan a complete season effectively to include various cycles, varying training weeks and bespoke training sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREVENTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrevention is always better than cure and is a vital component of any training philosophy, particularly if you are to achieve the aim of having every player fit for every game. Whilst the dynamic nature of football itself places players at potential risk of injury, almost every injury is avoidable when common sense is applied, and combined with sound training methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving a clear training model will undoubtedly reduce the risk of injuries if implemented correctly, but before commencing any form of team training, it is important that coaches and support staff alike do their due diligence, and consider any other aspects that will complement the approach in preventing injury and optimising performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey learning outcomes of the prevention chapter include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType of tests to use to measure player progress, how and when to integrate them around training and games and how to make sense of the results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessments that can be carried out quickly and effectively to establish player readiness that will help make informed decisions about player load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProactive preparation interventions and techniques to prime players for the demands and rigours of the modern game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITIONING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many different opinions regarding how teams should train and what a typical training week should consist of, all with merits and shortcomings. Providing there is sound rationale behind the philosophy, players remain injury-free, and maintain a high level of performance throughout the season, it may be argued that the correct approach is being implemented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of the approach being implemented, it is important to consider the impact of every component of each and identify how players are likely to be responding each day and, therefore, what type of training should be implemented to fulfil the aims and objectives of the training philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey learning outcomes of the conditioning chapter include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple explanations of the demands of different training modalities when using Verheijen's football periodisation model and how to piece each component of training together competently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognise individuals in need of special consideration and how to manage them within a team setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to Frade's tactical periodisation model and how to piece each component of training together competently when using this approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGENERATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever a player performs explosive actions, because the demand for energy is high, energy stores are rapidly depleted, muscles are damaged, and waste is produced that can cause further damage if it is not removed. 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This book is my bible as a coach as it signposts exactly what I need to do and when, to make sure I have all my best players fit and, perhaps more importantly, ready to perform.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Adam, Liverpool, Rangers, Stoke City \u0026amp; Scotland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Moving from playing to coaching is not a simple transition and often quite daunting. Fit For Every Game is so well written and makes every aspect of performance seem so simple and clear. I know how good this methodology is, I lived it as a Premier League player. I now understand the why and can't wait to use it in all of our facilities.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeoff Cameron, Houston Dynamo, Stoke City \u0026amp; USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight Warning: This hardcover book weighs 2.2kg. 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