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...
by Josh Villalobos | Dec 30, 2025 | S.T.R.I.K.E.S
STRIKES™ Applied Sport Science: What Youth Soccer Match Data Tells Us About Gender, Position, and Tactics By Dr. Joshua Villalobos, PhDFounder, Synergy Athletic Solutions As youth soccer continues to professionalize, governing bodies and clubs are increasingly asked...
