TURNING SLEEP SCIENCE INTO PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR FOOTBALL PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY
Sleep is one of the most important recovery processes for athletes, yet it is also one of the most frequently disrupted in high-performance sport.
This workshop explores the relationship between sleep, recovery and football performance and, importantly, how practitioners can influence sleep behaviour in the real world. Participants will learn how to assess sleep, interpret monitoring information and implement practical, evidence-based strategies without overcomplicating the process.
The workshop will cover:
• Fundamentals of Sleep, Recovery and Football Performance
• Sleep Requirements, Duration, Timing and Regularity
• Monitoring Sleep: Methods, Metrics and Limitations
• Sleep Challenges in Training, Competition and Congested Schedules
• Travel, Time Zones and Post-Match Sleep
• Sleep Education, Behavioural Strategies and Recovery Interventions
• Practical strategies to improve recovery throughout the competitive season
Learning Objectives
✓ Explain the key dimensions of sleep and their relevance to football performance and recovery
✓ Identify the main factors that disrupt sleep in football players
✓ Select appropriate methods to assess and monitor sleep in applied settings
✓ Interpret wearable and subjective sleep data while recognising their limitations
✓ Evaluate the impact of training, competition, travel and scheduling on sleep
✓ Develop practical sleep strategies for post-match recovery, travel and congested schedules
✓ Design athlete-centred sleep education and behavioural interventions
✓ Translate sleep monitoring data into practical and individualized recovery strategies
TIME TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN RECOVERY