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Soccer

We are a team of specialists who are

EXPERTS IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROVIDING 1-1, SEMI-PRIVATE, AND TEAM TRAINING.

Due to the increase of Canada’s success at the international level in both the male and female levels, the popularity of soccer has increased and that has led to an increase in competition not just internationally and provincially, but also at the regional levels. This increase in competition has increased the physical demands of sports and the need to train specifically for the sport is becoming more and more of a priority. At Acumen, we strive to help athletes become aware of their bodies through thorough evaluations prior to a training program to help reduce the risk of injury and help tailor fitness goals and programs for each individual/position on the team. Our team has experience working with various teams and players from regional to national levels.

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If you are a soccer athlete, our team of professionals will design a customized training program that is specific to your sport and tailored to your positional needs. Our team includes Private Orthopedic Surgeons, Athletic Therapists and Strength and Conditioning Coaches (One of which has over a decade of professional soccer strength and conditioning experience). Combined, we have many years of experience and knowledge with not only soccer athletes, but a multitude of different sports from the amateur to professional level.

At Acumen we have options:

In person 1 on 1 training sessions at Acumen Sport and Shoulder Clinic/ Acumen Performance in either Edmonton or Calgary location

In Person Small Group Training at Acumen Sport and Shoulder Clinic/ Acumen Performance in either Edmonton or Calgary Location.

Athletes undergo a movement assessment & performance test to help understand an athlete’s strengths, weaknesses, and potential for injury. The assessment also provides us with baseline data on athletic qualities like speed, force and power, ultimately providing us with a roadmap to design a training program that will maximize results.

Virtual assessment and training via Push Pro training app.

Our remote training app gives the athlete the unique ability to have their programs delivered to them no matter where they are, and having the program tailored to their specific needs for the situation they are in week by week. We are aware and familiar with the unique needs, time commitments, and injuries that can arise. We are adaptable on the go with programming as needed.

1-on-1 Training Sessions: Strength and Conditioning with Certified Athletic Therapists and Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Small Group Training Sessions: Strength and Conditioning with Certified Athletic Therapists and Strength and Conditioning Coaches in a group setting

Personalized Physical Evaluation and assessment

Also available: Nutritional counseling, dietary analysis and Sport Psychology

Michael Kicia and Acumen Performance have provided our players and organization with a first-class offseason strength and conditioning program. Michael’s background and knowledge, especially related to baseball athletes, transferred to noticeable improvements in our players, even during this offseason of interruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acumen Performance was also extremely adaptable and responsible based on all of the public health guidelines to ensure participant health and safety was always the priority. We have appreciated our first year working with Michael and Acumen Performance and look forward to continuing this relationship.

John Sutherland
Technical Director, Edmonton Padres Baseball

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