GROUND FORCE // COACH EDUCATION
SOCCER PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST.
A certification pathway for coaches who train soccer players.
Learn to connect assessment, programming and periodization through the Ground Up Method.
Continue on the Soccer Performance Specialist platform.
YOUR STARTING POINT
SPS–L1
FREE INTRODUCTION
For interns, personal trainers and coaches exploring the soccer environment and Ground Force methods.
INSIDE THE CERTIFICATION PLATFORM
01 // THE GROUND UP METHOD
CONNECT THE WORK.
Connect assessment to programming, programming to periodization, and periodization to sport performance.
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A practical framework.
A repeatable way to connect athlete assessment with training decisions and progression.
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Start with SPS–L1.
The introductory Level 1 is free for interns, personal trainers and coaches exploring soccer performance.
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Apply what you learn.
Practical application begins at Level 1, with the soccer environment at the center of the learning.
02 // WHY GROUND FORCE
COACH WITH A CLEARER SYSTEM.
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Assessment first.
Identify movement limitations, performance gaps and athlete-specific needs before writing a program.
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A repeatable framework.
Connect assessment, athlete profiling, programming and progression.
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Purposeful exercise selection.
Understand when to use an exercise, why it matters and how it fits the wider training plan.
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Develop your coaching practice.
Build a deeper approach to training decisions through the Ground Force system.
03 // THE COACHING EXPERIENCE
FROM OUR INTERNS.
Experiences shared by Ground Force interns from the University of North Florida.
"I've really enjoyed the experience with Ground Force learning about how different exercises impact movements on the field."
University of North Florida
"Getting training plans for us to review for each of the teams has made me feel included, not like an intern."
University of North Florida
"Aligns really well with the classes I am currently taking and some providing indepth information that can be applied to training."
University of North Florida