Strain on the game

How Premier League Teams Train Using Tactical Periodisation


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Ever wondered how Premier League teams plan their training week? It’s not endless 5-a-sides. It’s a calculated build toward peak performance physically, tactically, technically, and psychologically.

In this episode, Stephen and Adrian break down Tactical Periodisation the methodology used by elite coaches to structure each day with a specific performance objective: strength, endurance, speed, activation.

We explore:

  • How the week is designed to peak on match day

  • Why different days have different physical loads (brutal vs light)

  • How training sessions mirror real game demands

  • The role of tactics in shaping fitness, not the other way around

If you’ve ever wondered what players actually do between Saturday and Saturday… this will change how you watch football.

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