Football Archives - Firstbeat

Using Heart Rate Data to Plan and Deliver Pre-Season in Elite Soccer

Wednesday 17th June 2026 @ 14:00 UK BST, 15:00 CEST, 16:00 EEST Every coach knows that pre-season is vital. It sets the tone for the rest of the campaign and…

Preparing for Extremes: Load, Fatigue and Performance at the 2026 World Cup

Short turnaround between matches, long-haul travel, different environments, and extreme pressure. International tournaments push players to their limits, but how should practitioners shift their approach to ensure that athletes are…

The Future of High-Performance in U.S. Soccer: Integrating Sports Science, Coaching, and Context

The Game Is Evolving. Are You? With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Major League Soccer is stepping into a new level of global visibility, attracting more international talent, and increasing…

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Firstbeat and Eerikkilä Enter a Long-Term Partnership – Data Supports Individual Development

Firstbeat and Eerikkilä have signed a long-term partnership agreement aimed at supporting the training and well-being of young athletes and active individuals with physiological data. Eerikkilä is a sports facility…

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SMFT Made Simple: Live Insights with Philipp Lussi, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Watch the recording. Real-Time View. Automated Results. No Manual Work. Firstbeat’s Joel Wenning joined by Philipp Lussi from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim to demonstrate how coaches can now measure SMFT automatically…

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A Practical Microcycle Monitoring Framework Using Firstbeat

Created by Sport Scientist Dr. James Malone, this guide provides a simple structure for how a team can use recovery monitoring (QRT), fitness testing (SMFT), and internal load management…