Reference performance values of pre-seasonal physical fitness in elite youth male football players in Greece

ConclusionFindings indicated that U-19 players performed better than younger players in all assessments. This may have been possible due to the differences in training experience, and individual levels of strength/power/endurance ability. Moreover, establishing normative performance values will allow practitioners to more accurately identify deficiencies in performance that are relative to their athletes.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research