The preparation of a football team during the summer period is the foundation for a successful competitive season. During the preparation period, the groundwork is laid for optimizing the physical condition of the players, an essential element in modern football. Well-organized and proper preparation will also help to avoid trivial injuries that cause multifaceted problems for both football clubs and players.

The book Preparation in Professional Football serves as a complete and modern guide for coaches and/or fitness trainers of football teams who wish to structure a comprehensive and functional preparation program. Specifically, the book presents a detailed seven (7) week training program, analyzing the training for each day (morning and afternoon sessions).

In addition to the necessary exercises for improving physical fitness, the book also presents exercises that combine technical and tactical elements, ensuring that training harmonizes the practice of all parameters contributing to the progress of both the players and the team. All exercises are illustrated with colorful sketches for better understanding.

The book is aimed at coaches and fitness trainers of professional football teams, as well as coaches and trainers of amateur football teams who seek to upgrade their teams and promote them to a higher division. The book can also be utilized by coaches and trainers of youth teams and football academies for teams with players aged 17 and over.