Science and Practice of Youth Soccer (PDF)

Michael Duncan is a Professor of Sport and Exercise Science at Coventry University and a British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences accredited (BASES-accredited) Sport and Exercise Scientist with research interests in the field of children, motor competence, movement science, physical activity and exercise. He is a Fellow of the BASES, a member of the International Motor Development Research Consortium and a UEFA licensed football coach.

Mark Noon, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science. He is a Chartered Scientist, a BASES-accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist, an accredited strength and conditioning coach, and a UEFA A licensed coach (accredited level 4 coach). Mark's previous employment includes sport science and coaching roles in football at international, professional and semiprofessional levels.

André Seabra, PhD, is a Professor at Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, and Director of the Portugal Football School, Portugal Football Association (PFA). He holds a PhD degree in sports science, a master's degree in high performance training and a master's degree in public health. In 2013, he received the sponsorship of UEFA and PFA to implement an intervention study titled "Football as Novel Therapeutic Approach to Prevent Childhood Obesity in Portugal".