Preseason Fitness Testing in National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer

The Purpose of This Article Is to Provide the Strength and Conditioning Professional With the Information to Effectively Implement a Battery of Soccer-Specific Fitness Tests During the National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Preseason Period, Yielding a Detailed and Appropriate Physical Evaluation of the Athlete. Rationale for the Choice of Tests, Detailed Descriptions of Each Test, a Timeline for Implementation, and Reasons for Implementation Will Be Discussed.