Soccer Strength & Injury Prevention Program
Helping youth soccer players build strength, speed, and resilience while reducing injury risk.
Led by licensed physical therapists with experience working with youth athletes, active adults, and professional soccer players.
Why This Program Matters
Soccer requires repeated sprinting, cutting, jumping, and rapid changes of direction. Many young athletes never receive structured training in the strength and movement skills that support these demands.
This program helps athletes develop:
• Strength
• Balance and coordination
• Speed and agility
• Proper jumping and landing mechanics
• Injury prevention strategies
Meet the Coaches
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Dr. Kait Ireland, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS
Owner of Empowered Athletics Physical Therapy. Works with active adults and youth athletes to improve strength, movement quality, and injury resilience.
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Dr. Rick Hernandez, PT, DPT, CSCS, XPS
Head Physical Therapist for Orange County SC (USL Championship) with extensive experience working with soccer athletes and playing soccer.
Program Details
Dates
Mondays/Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm
March 30th-May 26th
Location
Mondays: Niguel Hills Middle School
Tuesdays: MV or Saddleback TBD
Session length
60 minutes