While the USL Championship is currently under a training moratorium until April 5, teams and players around the league are still finding ways to make sure they’ll be as close to ready to go when teams reconvene to resume the 2020 season.
Clubs have issued their players personalized workout routines to aid their fitness, but in addition to that players are also giving us an inside look at the drills that help them stay sharp – and that can help boost the games of young players – while in isolation.
Here’s a look around the Championship at some of the ways you can stay game-ready while we wait for action to return.
In Soccer the wall can be used as a great training tool to sharpen your technique.
— Lebo Moloto (@LeboMoloto22) March 21, 2020
*Aim for 10/more wall passes with juggling in between
*both feet
*try leg only
Used to make it more challenging #homeworkout #coronavirus#StayAtHomeChallenge pic.twitter.com/U9RO5mh68W
Got a wall? Then you’ve got a training partner. Lebo Moloto shows you how to improve your touch with a tennis ball.
New week, new #BackyardSkills@villbijev has you covered with today's skill. pic.twitter.com/1KZGdvT1l4
— Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) March 23, 2020
Republic FC is rolling out fresh skills challenges each day, including this two-touch challenge from Villyan BIjev.
Want to stay fit while working from home? Our Assistant Coach, Gabriel Zapponi, has some at home workouts for you to do in order to stay #locofit brought to you by @TTUHSCEP pic.twitter.com/ImbDJjzlFu
— El Paso Locomotive FC (@eplocomotivefc) March 24, 2020
Staying flexible is always important at times like these, Locomotive FC assistant coach Gabriel Zapponi has some routines you can do without a ball.
Take a trip around the world without leaving home with this #TrickOfTheDay from @cam__lindley
— Indy Eleven (@IndyEleven) March 25, 2020
Give it a shot! Tag us in your attempts and we'll be sure to share#IndyForever pic.twitter.com/87pSSWHltG
The local product shows off some nifty footwork as he goes around the world even with a roof over his head.
Not sure what was better... the workout or the chat. Head over to Instagram right now for round. pic.twitter.com/5X1fqyOSI4
— Hartford Athletic (@hfdathletic) March 25, 2020
Come for the fitness routine from the Athletic’s Strength and Fitness Coach Lucas Kruel, stay for the online banter in the comments between Men In Blazers’ Michael Davis and NBC Sports’ Rebecca Lowe.
.@brunoolapaa prefers working on his touch from home these days
— Birmingham Legion FC (@bhmlegion) March 25, 2020
What indoor games has everyone come up with? #SignMeLegionFC pic.twitter.com/YpSQN5Eoog
Isolation can be the mother of invention for players. Birmingham Legion FC’s Bruno Lapa has a challenge for you with a mini-ball and a waste paper basket.
Just because we’re at home, it doesn’t mean we can’t keep practicing!
— Louisville City FC Academy (@LouCityAcademy) March 22, 2020
Mario Sanchez gives us today’s soccer lesson of the day. pic.twitter.com/fuBHYlBUjY
Louisville City U-23 Head Coach Mario Sanchez has some drills that also provide proper social distancing protocols for two players.
Took a few days off after all the heading work I got in on Monday but I’m back with some more training. Here’s another exercise you can do at home to keep your technique sharp! pic.twitter.com/XpN2RAGU4V
— Kalen Ryden (@K4LEN) March 21, 2020
As with everything in life, perfect technique needs practice. Kalen Ryden’s got us – and his healthy breakfast – covered with a unique passing drill.
How are you working on your game right now? Send us your best videos at @USLChampionship on Twitter.