TY - JOUR AU - Silva, João R. AU - Nassis, George P. AU - Rebelo, Antonio PY - 2015 DA - 2015/04/02 TI - Strength training in soccer with a specific focus on highly trained players JO - Sports Medicine - Open SP - 17 VL - 1 IS - 1 AB - Data concerning the physical demands of soccer (e.g., activity pattern) suggest that a high level of performance requires well-developed neuromuscular function (NF). Proficient NF may be relevant to maintain and/or increase players’ short- (intense periods of soccer-specific activity; accelerations, decelerations, and sprinting) and long-term performance during a match and throughout the season. SN - 2198-9761 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-015-0006-z DO - 10.1186/s40798-015-0006-z ID - Silva2015 ER -