Soccer Training in Montclair, NJ: Speed, Endurance and Injury Resilience
The moments that decide soccer games are explosive: the sprint to a through ball, the cut past a defender, the jump for a header. At Char Sports Performance, we train youth to college players to win those moments and repeat them for a full match.
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What we train
- Speed and running mechanics: better mechanics make players faster and leave more in the tank late in the game.
- Deceleration and cutting: stopping and changing direction under control.
- Strength for injury resilience: hips, hamstrings and legs, plus landing and cutting technique.
- Repeat-sprint conditioning: interval work that mirrors the game.
- By position: acceleration and top speed for forwards and wingers, strength and quick turns for center backs, and explosive jumps and reaction speed for goalkeepers.
Why it helps
- Knee and hamstring injuries are among the most common concerns in soccer, and strength plus landing and cutting technique is widely used in injury-prevention programs.
- Many players barely have an off-season, so we plan training carefully and watch total load, especially for players on more than one team.
How it works
Every high school and college athlete starts with an evaluation of their individual strengths and weaknesses. Group sessions run 80 minutes: 40 minutes of strength work and 40 minutes of speed and conditioning on our 6,000 sq ft indoor turf at 180 Bloomfield Ave, Floor 3, in Montclair. We recommend two to four sessions a week, depending on whether an athlete is in or out of season. Younger soccer players build the base in our Youth and Junior High programs, and older players train in High School + College. Want one-on-one coaching or a session for a whole team? See Personal & Team Training.
Parent FAQs
What's the best speed training for kids?
Start with running mechanics, coordination and fun sprint games, then add structured strength and plyometrics as they get older.
Will strength training make my child bulky?
No. For soccer players it's about producing force, sprinting faster and protecting the knees and hamstrings.
How do we fit training around club and school?
Two to four sessions a week, adjusted for the season, and less when games and practices pile up.
Tell us about your athlete, their position and their goals, and we'll build a plan.
