by Josh Villalobos | Jan 25, 2026 | S.T.R.I.K.E.S
From Participation to Prediction: Talent Identification | A Probabilistic Process By Dr. Joshua Villalobos, PhDFounder, Synergy Athletic SolutionsSTRIKES™ Applied Sport Science Introduction: Identification Is Not a Neutral Process In our previous article, we examined...
by Josh Villalobos | Jan 21, 2026 | S.T.R.I.K.E.S
From Competition Level to Talent Development: Why Systems Shape Soccer Outcomes By Dr. Joshua Villalobos, PhDFounder, Synergy Athletic Solutions STRIKES™ Applied Sport Science Talent Participation and Detection in Soccer: Why the Player Pool Is Smaller Than We Think...
by Josh Villalobos | Jan 16, 2026 | S.T.R.I.K.E.S
From Competition Level to Talent Development: Why Systems Shape Soccer Outcomes By Dr. Joshua Villalobos, PhDFounder, Synergy Athletic Solutions Introduction: Building on the Training Environment Conversation In our previous article, Team Competition Level and...
by Josh Villalobos | Jan 12, 2026 | S.T.R.I.K.E.S
STRIKES™ Applied Sport Science Talent Is Not Developed in Isolation: Why Training Environments and Systems Matter in Soccer Player Development By Dr. Joshua Villalobos, PhDFounder, Synergy Athletic Solutions Rethinking Talent in Soccer Talent in soccer is often...
by Josh Villalobos | Jan 10, 2026 | S.T.R.I.K.E.S
STRIKES™: Why Systems—Not Size—Develop Elite Youth Soccer Players By Dr. Joshua Villalobos, PhDFounder, Synergy Athletic Solutions Youth soccer organizations face a fundamental challenge:How do we develop players for the next level without relying on subjective...