SAQ

Speed, agility and quickness soccer specific conditioning.

SAQ training has been developed and implemented over the last decade by many sports teams and organizations.

The innovative training method has been designed to improve:

  • Functional movement and co-ordination
  • Explosive, multi-directional speed and leg muscle power
  • Muscular endurance of the lower body
  • Lower body strength and injury prevention
  • Acceleration
  • Ability to change direction at speed
  • Core stability

Many professional teams include SAQ in there weekly training. At 24-7 we have designed an SAQ program which caters for the needs of our younger and older players.

Players will take part in various exercises that development the fundamental soccer related functional movements including the basic ABC motor skills (agility, balance, co-ordination)

For older players we increase the intensity and focus more on developing acceleration and agility. Exercises with the ball also incorporate first touch development.

We use the following equipment to maximize the effectiveness of our sessions and engage the participants:

Speed ladders – To increase foot speed and coordination.

Hurdles – To develop correct running technique

Rings – For coordination and balance

Poles – For agility exercises that encourage participants to change direction quickly

Our SAQ program is ideal for players wanting to develop and maintain their soccer related fitness in a fun engaging environment.

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24-7 UK Soccer Academy is open to players around the East Bay Area and Northern California including: Alameda, Castro Valley, Danville, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Ramon, Union City, and Vacaville.

Our Partners

  • Adidas
  • Soccer Pro
  • U.S. Soccer
  • United Soccer Coaches
  • Positive Coaching Alliance
  • Oakland Roots SC
  • Cal Storm SC