The Demands of Football
Football codes like Rugby, AFL, and Soccer demand acceleration, deceleration, repeat sprints, and heavy contact. Athletes face high rates of hamstring strains, groin issues, and ACL injuries-often at the worst possible times in the season. At OMC, we help athletes build the strength, speed, and durability needed to perform at their peak, week after week.
Strength with MedX: The Foundation of Performance
We use MedX equipment to build trunk and hip resilience in a safe, joint-friendly way. MedX’s precise resistance curves match human strength profiles, making it ideal for athletes managing high training loads.
- MedX Lumbar Extension: isolates spinal extensors to protect against back overload during tackles and contests.
- MedX Rotary Torso: rotational power and control for kicking, tackling, and directional changes.
- MedX Hip & Leg Press: joint-safe lower body power development for sprints and jumps.
By reinforcing these foundations, athletes gain the durability to handle high-intensity matches without breakdown.
Speed, Power & Agility
We combine gym-based strength with field-specific conditioning to sharpen match performance:
- Acceleration mechanics: explosive first-step speed for contests and line breaks.
- Change of direction & decel control: safer cuts and faster reactions under pressure.
- Power development: plyometric and medicine-ball work layered on MedX strength for explosive carryover.
Proven Injury Prevention
OMC integrates evidence-backed injury reduction strategies directly into training:
- Nordic Hamstring Exercise: Meta-analyses show it can reduce hamstring injuries by up to 50% when performed consistently.
- Groin & hip adduction strength: key for cutting and kicking sports, reducing groin strain risk.
- FIFA 11+ & Knee Control protocols: warm-up strategies proven to lower overall injury rates in soccer and similar codes.
“Prevention programs that strengthen hamstrings and improve landing mechanics have been shown to reduce injuries significantly-keeping athletes on the pitch where they belong.”
– OMC Coaching Team
Recovery & Soft-Tissue Care
Heavy contact and congested fixtures leave players tight and sore. Our Myofascial Release Therapy helps restore hip, quad, and back mobility-reducing soreness and speeding up turnaround between games. Recovery work ensures players don’t just survive the season-they thrive in it.
Your Football Program at a Glance
- Assessment: sprint symmetry, landing mechanics, strength imbalances.
- Strength: MedX trunk & hip circuits, unilateral lifts, posterior chain development.
- Agility & Field Prep: acceleration, decel, COD, and contact drills matched to code demands.
- Prevention: Nordics, hip/groin work, and FIFA 11+ style protocols.
- Recovery: hands-on therapy + simple take-home mobility resets.
Game-Day Benefits
Our athletes report stronger contests, faster recoveries between sprints, and fewer flare-ups across demanding schedules. Importantly, they also experience greater availability across the season-because the best ability is availability.
Be Season-Ready
Whether your goal is more explosive performance, reduced injury risk, or both, OMC has the tools, expertise, and experience to get you there.