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Joshua Smith

Joshua Smith

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Return to sport post injury: Football conditioning games

Return to sport post injury: Football conditioning games

Football conditioning games restore physical, technical, and cognitive capacities following injury. Understanding how and when to implement them is critical for clinicians working with this group. Sports scientist and performance expert Joshua Smith delves into the approach of effectively introducing conditioning games into return-to-sport

Biography

Joshua Smith is a seasoned sports scientist and performance expert. He holds a Master’s in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the University of South Wales, achieved with distinction. Joshua's career spans over 15 years, with notable roles including High-Performance Manager at AmaZulu F.C. and sports scientist positions with top-tier clubs like Kaizer Chiefs and national teams such as South Africa. He contributes to sports education as a lecturer and tutor at institutions like the University of South Wales, the International Soccer Science and Performance Federation and Science for Sport. Additionally, he has a track record of peer-reviewed publications on topics ranging from recovery strategies to training periodization in elite soccer. Joshua is also an active conference speaker and podcast guest, sharing insights on optimizing football fitness.

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