WorkRate Elite Soccer Performance Program
TAMPA, FL
A Soccer Development Ecosystem
WorkRate, in collaboration with Flex Soccer, has developed the Elite Soccer Performance Program, which delivers an all-encompassing approach to developing and nurturing the next generation of elite footballers in Tampa. This hybrid program brings together elite tactical and skill coaching and evidence-based human performance programming.
Propelling Soccer in Pasco County
We are excited to announce Garmin integrations for the 2024 season and beyond!
How Does it Work
Step 1: Register your athlete for the program below!
Step 2: Keep an eye on your WhatsApp. We’ll invite you to the virtual educational sessions, WorkRate App, and the Garmin Platform.
Step 3: Attend sessions and crush it!
More details are in the FAQ section below
What You’ll Get
Instruction from a WorkRate Sports Scientist and WorkRate Certified Coaches
Laser Sprint Testing
Capacity and Biomechanical Testing
Technical training by Flex Soccer
Access to the WorkRate Performance App that displays advanced analytics from Garmin devices
A highly structured training plan for the entire 2024-25 season!
Priority access to WorkRate Academy Tampa classes - coming soon!
Who Can Take Part
Gender: Girls and boys
Age range: 12-16*
*Younger athletes are accepted upon approval
In Person Training Locations
Collier Park
3032 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
Field 4
Did you miss the Deadline?
Register your Interest for the Virtual Training Program
2024 Program Schedule
May 30
Deadline for Sign Ups with Garmin Tech
Have you missed the deadline?
No worries, you can still place your Garmin tech order, however, delivery will be delayed.
Jun 9
Final Sign-Up Deadline
Jun 11
6-9 pm @ Collier Park
Tech Tuesday
Garmin Tech Onboarding & Educational Presentation - 700 pm - 830 pm
Jun 12
6-730 pm @ Collier - Field 4
Warm-up Wednesday
Sprint Diagnostics
Jun 13
6-730 pm @ Collier - Field 4
Threshold Thursday
Running Capacity Analysis
Jun 18
6-730 pm @ Collier - Field 4
Regular Training
Jun 20
6-730 pm @ Collier - Field 4
Regular Training
Jun 25
6-730 pm @ Collier - Field 4
Performance Diagnostics: Capacity
Jun 27
6-730 pm @ Collier - Field 4
Performance Diagnostics: Sprint
Jul 2
6-730 pm @ Collier - Field 4
Regular Training
Jul 9
6-730 pm @ Collier - Field 4
Regular Training
Jul 11
6-730 pm @ Collier - Field 4
Performance Diagnostics: Sprint + Capacity
Created
by Footballers,
for Footballers.
Back Story
In the Summer of 2022, WorkRate and Flex Soccer deployed Summer Speed Camp Tampa, a pilot program to understand the needs of the players in Pasco County. Through extensive research and development, we’ve developed a battle-tested system that has proven to produce some of the fittest players in the Tampa area. The Elite Soccer Performance Program is a product of two years of learning and we are excited to be back in Tampa for our third year.
Stats Don’t Lie!
Summer Speed Camp produced positive results for all players with just one block of training.
Looking back to Summer Speed Camp 2022
We turned Collier Park into our testing ground. Check out the highlights!
FAQs
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No. We won’t be able to access the data. HRM must be paired with a watch.
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Yes, you can!
However, to get the most accurate heart rate and physiological data, it must be paired with a HRM.
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Yes!
Just so you know, some older models may not work on our platforms
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You can wear the HRM during practices and games.
The watch cannot be worn during competitive matches.
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No.
However, it is highly recommended.
Without this tech, we won’t be able to analyze your performance objectively.
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Yes.
You will receive a one-time consultation to build a vacation program. This way, your athlete can continue to develop and not experience the adverse effects of deconditioning.
Workouts will be displayed on the WorkRate App and data will be collected by the Garmin Platform - if you have a device.
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This program is a hybrid of soccer technical training and human performance.
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Emphasis will be placed on topics like building out of the back, pressing in the final third, and keeping possession of the ball.
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Bring your soccer boots and a yoga mat for comfort.
Heart rate monitors
Running sneakers
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To have the best training experience possible, we recommend investing in the following items:
Garmin Forerunner and HRM
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Without Garmin tech, we won’t be able to access your training data.
Other wearables can be useful while training. The downside is that we won’t have access to this data for analysis.
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Firstly, ensure that you’re well-fueled and hydrated before sessions. Your safety is important to us!
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You will receive access to a highly structured home conditioning program to complete outside of sessions.
Two sessions per week will only take you so far, you have to put in the work on your own. The sessions will teach you how to structure your home programming and execute it at a high level.
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Of course! Your data belongs to you, and we want you to see how you’re progressing.
You will have access through the Polar cloud platform and the WorkRate App.
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All participants with Garmin tech will gain access to Garmin Connect - which is a tool for analyzing and sharing health and fitness activities tracked by your Garmin device.
We will provide detailed analytics via the WorkRate Performance App!
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We use various data points to track performance. This way, we can monitor the effectiveness of our programming or lack thereof. We will provide reports and teach you how to interpret the data.
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You can participate once cleared by your medical practitioner and a WorkRate sports scientist.
We may be able to modify the programming for the returning athlete.
Please reach out to hello@workrate.fit for more info on this topic.
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No
We expect the continuation of programming even when the athlete is away. This program is more than an in-person training program and we encourage athletes to train for themselves when unable to attend sessions. We help with this process.
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All tech will be distributed during the first session on June 11
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No!
You can connect your Polar HRM to the Forerunner Watch or accurate heart rate data.
