Rate of Perseive Exertion (RPE) Soccer
RPE is a common method for determining exercise intensity levels.The scale of perceived exertion is how hard you feel your body is working, and therefore is a subjective measurement. The commonly used scale is based on the research of Gunnar Borg, and is therefore also called the Borg Scale. Started using this in the NT team after a discussion with ex ISN Head of performance and now LILA CEO Joseph Dolcetti. He advised me on using this as it will help in knowing how the players adapt to the training load and also for my self to evaluate my training quality and loading. Data was collected straight after every session. If one misses a session is also stated as 0.
At the beginning, the reading was a bit haywire as the boys took some time to understand the scales. It begin to get better, after explaining to them individually of the reason and how it could help them and also the coaching staff. At the start, most of them was giving a 9-10 for even a normal session which was not a high intensity when we see the Heart rate readings. I found out that day that it was my mistake that I did not take time to educate and transfer the knowledge and also make the players understand the reason we are doing it. After three days readings was getting logical and players themselves will come to me and give their readings. It was starting to tally well with the HR readings. It became very individual cause at the start young players will wait for the seniors to report and they will report either same or lower. So it had to be done individually and without any interference.
After a week, we were collecting strong data's and was helping with the loading in training. We have a monthly plan, which is broken down to a weekly plan and daily plan, we still sat and discuss every night how the session went and how was the boys RPE reading. This will assists us in the following day if we needed to adjust the session or carry on as plan.
Another beautiful thing with the RPE reading is that it was correlating well with the Wellness Evaluation done every morning. We could detect players fatigue and soreness and adjust to assist them recuperate. This was one of the reason that I can confidently say that we were not having muscle injuries issues during camp. Another strong reason was a also our injury prevention session in the morning which I will elaborate next time.
I will recommend this BORG scale to all as it does not cost, but it helps Conditioning coach massively. I printed the Borg Scale and laminated it thats its.
With this one can also follow FIFAs recommendation The total weekly training load should be between 3,200 AU and 4,000 AU not including matches. This is calculated by
RPEx time of exertion (in min) = value in arbitrary units (AU)
FIFA does suggest the scale of 1-20, but end of the day choose what best suits you and your team. Another addition is to also take DOMS(Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)(Hooper Scale) before the session start to have a complete report.
This is just some sharing but if one needs more info, or to discuss Sure please do buzz me.
At the beginning, the reading was a bit haywire as the boys took some time to understand the scales. It begin to get better, after explaining to them individually of the reason and how it could help them and also the coaching staff. At the start, most of them was giving a 9-10 for even a normal session which was not a high intensity when we see the Heart rate readings. I found out that day that it was my mistake that I did not take time to educate and transfer the knowledge and also make the players understand the reason we are doing it. After three days readings was getting logical and players themselves will come to me and give their readings. It was starting to tally well with the HR readings. It became very individual cause at the start young players will wait for the seniors to report and they will report either same or lower. So it had to be done individually and without any interference.
After a week, we were collecting strong data's and was helping with the loading in training. We have a monthly plan, which is broken down to a weekly plan and daily plan, we still sat and discuss every night how the session went and how was the boys RPE reading. This will assists us in the following day if we needed to adjust the session or carry on as plan.
Another beautiful thing with the RPE reading is that it was correlating well with the Wellness Evaluation done every morning. We could detect players fatigue and soreness and adjust to assist them recuperate. This was one of the reason that I can confidently say that we were not having muscle injuries issues during camp. Another strong reason was a also our injury prevention session in the morning which I will elaborate next time.
I will recommend this BORG scale to all as it does not cost, but it helps Conditioning coach massively. I printed the Borg Scale and laminated it thats its.
With this one can also follow FIFAs recommendation The total weekly training load should be between 3,200 AU and 4,000 AU not including matches. This is calculated by
RPEx time of exertion (in min) = value in arbitrary units (AU)
This is just some sharing but if one needs more info, or to discuss Sure please do buzz me.
Well done coach
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