Course description
The Fit For 90 level 1 certification is a soccer-specific coaching education course that covers the fundamentals of sports science and how to implement the physical side of the game into your training.
The course will be delivered over a period of 8 weeks with a certification following the completion of the course. You will get access to an additional one or two classes per week, each 20-30 minutes in length. After the 8-week course you will be able to continue watching them on-demand as many times as you like to get the most out of the material covered. By the end of the course you'll be able to maximize your team's fitness and prevent injuries.
- Fit For 90 Level 1 Sports Science Certification: Each attendee will have the option to get a Fit For 90 badge credential to verify completion of the course by passing an assessment following the course.
- Continued access to the course content with notifications when updated or new content is available.
John is a leading soccer-specific sports scientist and expert on injury prevention and periodization. He is the founder and CEO of Fit for 90, a consultant for USSF and sports science instructor for the newly launched Professional License, Academy director course, and has developed the sports science pathways for the A through F licenses. John is the former Director of Sports Science for the Portland Timbers, and Assistant Coach for Sporting KC and has experience working at every level of the game, as both a coach and sports scientist.
What people are saying about Fit For 90
Dave Chesler
"As a coach and coach-educator at all levels, I have experienced a 40-year evolution of soccer-specific fitness and sports science. From the youth to professional player John is able to link the game and science to help coaches at every level improve player performance and development."
Phil Wheddon
"John is one of the country's leading soccer-specific sports scientists. I have worked with him through the USSF, as a coach with my college team, and as a goalkeeping expert. His experiences at the highest levels as a coach and a sports scientist make him an unparalleled resource for coaches."
Michael Milazzo
"Through John's work on the academy director course I have reached a new level of understanding of periodization, the integration of sports science in player development, and the challenges specific to the growth of the youth athlete. The knowledge I have gained has empowered me as a coach, and my players have benefited massively."