VO2max Changes in English Futsal Players after a 6-Week Period of Specific Small-Sided Games Training
Daniel Berdejo-def-Fresno has published yet another insightful and informative paper entitled “VO2 Max Changes in English Futsal Players after a 6-week Period of Specific Small-Sided Games Training”.
Berdejo-del-Fresno currently Head of Coaching & Sport Science for the International Futsal Academy as well as England Futsal Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach has worked in conjunction with Richard Moore, Senior Research Fellow from Sheffield Hallam University Sport Industry Research Centre and Markus W Laupheimer, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University of London.
Firmly established as a highly respected coach and sport science specialist within United Kingdom and abroad, Daniel provides a detailed resource and study that analyses the VO2 Max progression and agility (with and without the ball) of English Futsal players during a 6-week period of small sided practice, outlining results that will provide interesting reading in particular for Futsal coaches, fitness professionals and higher education students
Available to read & download now: http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajssm/3/2/1/index.html
Development and Validation of a New Method to Monitor and Control the Training Load in Futsal
International Futsal Academy Head of Coaching & Sport Science, Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno, has recently published another paper adding to his impressive catalogue of work. With a PhD in Sports Performance and extensive work with National Teams and Governing Bodies, Daniel is highly respected for his research and within sport and exercise science.
Entitled ‘Development and Validation of a New Method to Monitor and Control the Training Load in Futsal: the FUTLOC Tool’, the England Futsal Senior Squad Strength & Conditioning Coach new paper is a fantastic and enlightening resource and a must read for elite futsal coaches, players, sport science & fitness professionals as well students in Higher Education.
Visit and read the paper: http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajssm/3/1/4/index.html
‘Developing the Modern Footballer Through Futsal’
Academy Director, Michael Skubala has released his first book entitled, ‘Developing the Modern Footballer Through Futsal’ in partnership with young English writer and Loughborough based Futsal player, Seth Burkett, the author of the popular book ‘The Boy in Brazil’.
In Developing the Modern Footballer through Futsal, England Futsal coach Michael Skubala, and Seth Burkett, detail the ways in which futsal can be used to develop the technical and tactical skills of players of all abilities. Aimed at coaches of all levels and ages, Developing the Modern Footballer through Futsal is a concise and practical book that provides an easy-to-understand and comprehensive guide to the ways in which futsal can be used as a development tool for football. From defending and attacking to transitional play and goalkeeping, this book provides something for everyone and aims to get you up-and-running fast with over 50 sessions included.
The book also includes a chapter from Head of Coaching & Sport Science, Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno (Chapter 6) on Futsal fitness including Anaerobic Fitness, Aerobic Fitness, General Conditioning and more. The book also includes photographs featuring International Futsal Academy players, taken by our official photographer, Matt Withers.
The benefits of futsal have recently entered the mainstream, with initiatives, facilities, and organisations being created, but there are still coaches who are wary of using the sport to develop footballers. In the ever-changing modern game of football, futsal can give players an advantage over others.
The book is now available from Amazon and Kindle for download.
England 7-3 Sweden
England Futsal Senior National Squad played Sweden in London last month in a double header fixture that saw England avenge a 3-1 defeat to win convincingly 7-3 in front of an England Futsal highest crowd attendance record of 1,430 for a home international.
International Futsal Academy Director, Michael Skubala led the England Futsal team to victory in one the strongest performances by England in recent time. By his side, Head of Coaching & Sport Science, Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno, who assisted in his role as England Senior Strength & Conditioning coach. England Futsal treated the fans at the iconic London 2012 venue, the Copper Box Arena, to a thrilling display that saw a professional and organised England frustrate a competent Sweden side,
International Futsal Academy and Loughborough Students talent, James Webb, featured in both matches with consistent performances contributing to England Futsal success whilst adding two more international caps to his collection. Both Friday and Saturday was a tremendous boost for Futsal in England with lots of young supporters enthused and excited by Futsal, wanting to get plenty of photos and autographs.
England: 1 James Dalton (GK; Baku United), 2 Ben Mortlock (c; Sheffield FC), 3 Agon Rexha (Baku United), 4 Doug Reed (Baku United), 5 George Nash (Bristol City FC), 6 Raoni Medina (Reading FC), 7 David Jennings (West London), 8 Luke Ballinger (Chippenham Town), 9 Will Rooke (Loughborough Students), 10 James Webb (Loughborough Students), 11 Richard Ward (Sheffield FC), 12 Stuart Cook (Manchester), 13 Jordan Parker (GK; Manchester), 14 Guillermo Wallace (Real Betis FSN).
England goals: Cook 3, Ballinger 5, 7, 32, Wallace 9, Rexha 25, 37.
Sweden goals: Dana Kuhi 23, Sargon Abraham 35, 35
Attendance: 1,430
Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno included in Team USA coaching staff
International Futsal Academy Head of Coaching & Sport Science and England Futsal Senior Squad Strength & Conditioning Coach, Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno included in Professional Futsal League Team USA coaching staff for the PFL International Challenge Tournament in Dallas.
The historic event saw PFL Team USA, PLF Team Mexico and Barcelona B come together in a roster of fixtures that provided both high quality Futsal and an exciting spectacle for everyone in attendance. A record 5,179 fans, the largest futsal crowd in US Futsal history, witnessed a nail-biting finish as PFL Team USA narrowly fell 4-3 to FC Barcelona in the inaugural match of the PFL International Challenge powered by USA Futsal.
PFL Team USA followed up their respectful display against the iconic Spanish club, defeating PFL Team Mexico 7-3 on a purpose built outdoor court surrounded by all the sights and sounds of the Los Mavs Festival sponsored by the NBA Dallas Mavericks. The victory earned PFL Team USA (1-1) second place in the three-team, round robin event. FC Barcelona (2-0) swept both national sides while Mexico (0-2) finished winless.
PFL Commisioner, Keith Tozer expressed his delight and gratitude “We brought in some of the most talented coaches from the futsal world; Vava Marques, Cony Konstin, Mark Litton, Otto Orf and Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno arrived with no ego or agenda but simply to be a part of something historic. I have so much respect for these men and will forever be grateful for what they have done and for their friendship.” The three-day tournament marked the first event of the newly formed Professional Futsal League, which launched this year. League play is scheduled to begin in November 2016 with the league’s first club to be announced next month.
