What Does it Take to WIN: From a Fitness Perspective

Format: 11 self-paced, video-based modules
Language: English
Access: Lifetime access upon purchase

Course Overview

“What Does it Take to Win: From a Fitness Perspective” is a detailed and step-by-step professional level course designed to help you WIN in Soccer.

This 11-module, science-based course is developed to address the diverse needs of anyone involved in fitness preparation for soccer players. Integrated fitness & tactical training, with simple steps, learn how to design your own fitness drills based on your game model.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define what “winning” means from a performance and fitness standpoint
• Profile players effectively across physical, technical, tactical, and mental domains
• Apply periodization models specific to soccer
• Monitor and manage player loads using sport science tools
• Design soccer-specific fitness drills with purpose
• Build warm-up routines that actually matter
• Integrate strength and sprint training into your weekly plan
• Prepare your players for the demands of game day

Course Structure and Format

• 11 interconnected modules (each 45–60 minutes)
• Self-paced: learn on your own time
• Video examples, and action-ready takeaways
• Each module ends with expert insights from leaders in the field like Darcy Norman, Martin Buchheit, Mladen Jovanović, and others
• Community Q&A: connect with peers and share experiences

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

• Soccer coaches (youth to pro)
• Strength & Conditioning coaches
• Performance and sport scientists
• Anyone who wants a deep, practical understanding of soccer fitness

Ready to Elevate Your Game?

Whether you’re on the sidelines or behind the scenes, this course is your toolkit to build better athletes, smarter plans, and more resilient teams. Strap in—it’s time to discover what it really takes to win.

Testimonials

“It’s always good to get a perspective and understanding of what’s out there. What you have done a great job here is laying out a great framework for people to follow”
— Darcy Norman

“We have collaborated with Efthymios many times. He progresses as a coach and as a practitioner, and I am very happy he took the time to collect his thoughts in a very well developed philosophy and course that can help all the aspiring coaches.”
— Dr. Mladen Jovanović

“I highly recommend this course. Very good and applied insights”
— Dr. Martin Buchheit

“I highly recommend this course, not only to fitness coaches but all coaches as it is a great opportunity for people to understand a 360o holistic approach to training process.”
— Dr. Juan L Delgado

“Very high level course in terms of context combining science with practice; supported from some of the best professionals in our industry. I wish I had access to this kind of course when I started my career because then I would be able to get a lot of answers, that took me many years of practice to learn”
— Dr. Luis Suarez

“I recommend this course to all young or experienced soccer practitioners. This course will give you the building blocks and some advanced knowledge from key experts”
— Dr. Robin Thorpe