I know who has check out emotionally because they failed or think the "test is stupid" and now can't focus on the topic covered in practice. Then when the test is done I can evaluate in the next hour of practice who has checked out physically because the beep test overwhelmed them. The ones that have completed their fitness program over the offseason, are excited to do the test and blow right through the designated pass level and want to keep going. I have only been disproved once this theory in 20+ years.ĥ. These players typically will not be the ones you want on the field in playoffs in June when its 100 degrees and 90% humidity and you're chasing a result with 10 minutes to go. Or worse yet will get one level below where they need to be to pass the test and quit.
Which players quit early at the first signs of adversity. When these players are done they will hang around and keep encouraging their team mates if any are still left running the test).Ĥ. Which players are going to be good teammates and positively impact the morale and chemistry of the team (these are the players that talk constantly in a positive manner throughout the test, helping their teammates and encouraging them to "keep pushing". Which players are there only for themselves (the ones who put their head down don't look or interact with anyone else during the test and as soon as they hit the required pass level walk off and go stand to the side on their own)ģ.
Who actually completed the fitness program the team was given in the off season (who is then at or above their required VO2 max and who goofed off and isnt prepared for the work I expect them to perform in the coming weeks)Ģ. In addition to all that I find that when running the beep test (I only do it once a year and it takes about 20 minutes) if I pay attention to my players throughout the test I can quite accurately determine the followingġ. It has been demonstrated to be related to total distance run in a match, the distance run at high intensity, and the sprinting distance (Mohr et al 2003, Krustrup at al 2008, Bearden at al 2013) The Intermittent Recovery test is one of the most well researched soccer-specific fitness tests and is an accurate benchmark for preseason fitness levels. First, just want to say I'm a long time reader and part time poster.I had to change my email and so am starting over with a new username as a newbie!