The future of coaching is entering an exciting new era, and The ICA is far ahead of the curve. Our Fitness and Conditioning for Soccer Course,
prepares coaches with an understanding and command of the of the latest
training methods used by the top players and teams in the world.

What is the ICA Fitness and Conditioning Course?

ICA Fitness and Conditioning Course is the first ever online certification for
soccer fitness training. Successful completion of the course validates that a coach has the background knowledge to efficiently and safely implement a fitness and conditioning regimen for player at all levels.

The curriculum of the course is comparable to a week long residential course and is the most comprehensive program of it's kind.

Why take the Course ?

Serious coaches are constantly looking to develop their knowledge and understanding of the game. They appreciate the value of keeping updated
with the latest methods and ideas and how it impacts the peak performance and success of their teams. This course will demonstrate the very latest methods used by top clubs and national teams worldwide. These are the methods that all of the elite conditioning coaches worldwide use, and are usually only known by them. Having worked at the highest level for the last
28 years, Roger Spry, course instructor and ICA Director of Fitness
Education will show you the so called "secrets". What to do with your
teams and players at whatever level you work at. In addition to learning the very best information there are many other reasons for joining;

• You learn at your convenience.
• You learn at your pace.
• You don't have to spend your time in classrooms or driving to and
  from the practice field to learn.
• Course instructor - Roger Spry is recognized as one of the top
  fitness and conditioning trainers in the world.         
• Recognition. Take the online exam and get ICA Certified.
  The ICA have certified coaches in over 60 countries and are the world leaders in online coaching education.

Sixteen of the starting twenty two players in the 2004 European Championship Final (Greece versus Portugal) were trained by
ICA Course Instructor - Roger Spry.

What you will Learn

The ICA Fitness and Conditioning Course is specifically designed to improve the coaches understanding in all the important areas of fitness training.
The program provides all the tools you need to evaluate and develop a top class fitness and conditioning program for your team. You will learn about Warm Ups, Isolation Training, Speed Development, Strength Training, Stamina Training, Flexibility Training, Rhythm Training, Mobility Training and Cool Down's and much more.

Learn how Luis Figo, a FIFA World player of the year, developed the power, balance and agility that he is famous for. The ICA Fitness and Conditioning Course specializes in the very latest, creative, and result producing soccer training available. The speed of the modern game is totally different from 40 years ago, and in 20 years will be unrecognizable from today, but how?
The player's speed may improve minimally with the further advances in sports science, the playing surfaces also, the ball technology, but the major changes will be in the creativity of the players agility , range of movements, and unusual ball skills.

The ICA Fitness and Conditioning Course teaches you, through a series
of drills, movements and applications, to explore the imagination and creative side of fitness training. The balancing of the training is of fundamental importance in the needs of the modern player, a strong body and a strong mind. The need for creativity, that spark of genius, that unexpected movement, can and does upset the most sophisticated team systems, tactics, and organization. So alongside the tactical/ technical and physical drills, creative and reactive drills are demonstrated using video, animation and superb 3-d graphics.

The essence of The ICA Fitness and Conditioning Course is to provide coaches with the knowledge to implement a fitness program that develops
rhythmic, well round players, who posses mastery of the ball, wherever the play demands, and above all, to make every training session a very enjoyable experience. What makes this course so unique in the world of football fitness is it’s ability to be done solo, in a group, indoors, outdoors, all ages, sexes. and at any time.

All of the practice sessions, and activities on this course involve the same information Roger Spry uses when he works as a coach educator for UEFA, so you will have access to the same information as all of the leading Federations and Associations worldwide.

What Level is the Course?

The information you will learn on The ICA Fitness and Conditioning Course is
applicable to almost all ages and skill levels, from youth to professional.
The curriculum of the course is comparable to a week long residential course and is the most comprehensive program of it's kind.

The Course Exam

The ICA Fitness and Conditioning for Soccer Course consists of nine
modules written to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll need to complete the exam. The exam consists of 60 multiple choice and true or false questions and each module is explained in detail within the website. Coaches are required to familiarize themselves with each section before taking the exam.

How to Prepare for the Exam
To fully prepare for the course you must read and understand the following modules;

Certification

When Will I Receive my Certificate?

Once you have successfully passed the exam you will be sent your personalized Fitness and Conditioning Certificate via e-mail after your
results have been confirmed by The ICA Staff.

Creating your Course ID

Click on the "Take the Exam" button below. You will first have to create a User ID and follow a few simple steps it's as simple as that. Be sure to use the same e-mail address you use for logging into this website.