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000156613 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.3390/sports13040126
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000156613 100__ $$aAlbalad-Aiguabella, Rafael
000156613 245__ $$aPhysical Training Considerations for Futsal Players According to Strength and Conditioning Coaches: A Qualitative Study
000156613 260__ $$c2025
000156613 5060_ $$aAccess copy available to the general public$$fUnrestricted
000156613 5203_ $$aThe professionalization of futsal requires greater physical demands on players, requiring strength and conditioning coaches to manage loads, optimize performance, and prevent injuries. This study aimed to describe the current practices of high-level strength and conditioning coaches and determine the elements needed to optimize their performance. Two video-recorded focus groups consisting of eight strength and conditioning coaches from the Spanish futsal league’s first and second divisions were transcribed, translated, and analyzed using a content analysis approach with open-ended questions on physical preparation and current practices. Results showed that strength and conditioning coaches prioritized five main areas: (1) competitive demands, (2) training load control and monitoring, (3) injury risk mitigation strategies, (4) contextual factors and interpersonal relationships, and (5) training methodologies to optimize performance. However, they also claim to deal with several limitations such as lack of time, limited resources and access to facilities, insufficient staff, problems related to combining sport with other activities (e.g., work), or the difficulty to individualize, which limits the optimization of their practices. Based on these findings, practical applications include implementing neuromuscular and strength training sessions at least twice a week, using cost-effective load monitoring tools (e.g., RPE and wellness questionnaires) to manage workloads, individualizing training programs to address the specific demands and characteristics of each player, and fostering close multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize performance and reduce injury risks. These insights can guide current and aspiring strength and conditioning coaches toward optimized practices. This study can assist novice strength and conditioning coaches in identifying the key focus areas of elite physical trainers and understanding their challenges and limitations, fostering collaboration among sports professionals to create a more optimized environment.
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000156613 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0001-6523-5511$$aNavarrete-Villanueva, David$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000156613 700__ $$aMainer-Pardos, Elena
000156613 700__ $$aVillanueva-Guerrero, Oscar
000156613 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-9191-9033$$aMuñiz-Pardos, Borja$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000156613 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-4303-4097$$aVicente-Rodríguez, Germán$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000156613 7102_ $$11006$$2255$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería$$cÁrea Enfermería
000156613 7102_ $$11006$$2245$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería$$cÁrea Educación Física y Depor.
000156613 773__ $$g13, 4 (2025), 126 [20 pp.]$$tSports$$x2075-4663
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