Virtual training opportunity extended to GFA league players

Virtual training opportunity extended to GFA league players

[October 5, 2020 – Harmon, Guam] Following successful virtual training sessions created for Guam’s national team players, Guam Football Association’s Technical Department will be extending a similar program for currently registered GFA league players awaiting the return to the pitch.

“We saw the need to continue to modify types of training for our National Program players during PCOR-1 with the most recent virtual fitness sessions, and after seeing its success, we wanted to do something similar for GFA league players,” said Sang Hoon Kim, GFA Technical Director. “As we prepare for the return of GFA leagues, we have organized weekly virtual sessions for players from our island’s clubs and teams. We hope that club players take advantage of this free-of-charge training. Before leagues resume, we want to help make sure that players are ready. We also want to help make sure that the level of competition doesn’t drop significantly due to lower fitness levels from the extended break.”

Current GFA players for leagues in 2020 from the U14 division up to all adult leagues are eligible to register for the virtual fitness sessions by completing an online registration form at https://form.jotform.com/202718872482866

Only the first 100 players registered will be able to take part in October’s virtual fitness program. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Oct. 7.

GFA High Performance Coach Pavel Gubenko will be leading virtual fitness sessions weekly on Fridays beginning Oct. 9 for a total of four live sessions. In addition to live sessions via Zoom, four pre-recorded sessions will be provided to registered players on Sundays by 3 p.m. to complete on their own time.

The eight sessions are provided for players to supplement their own exercise regimen to help improve fitness overall, while also to assist in preventing injuries during subsequent club training and matches.

Gubenko holds a Masters Degree in Sports Coaching and Training, as well as International Sports Science Association certification as a Strength and Conditioning coach. Gubenko joined GFA in June as the High Performance Coach for Guam’s national teams.

For any inquiries about the virtual fitness program, send an E-mail to [email protected]

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Guam Football Association High Performance Coach Pavel Gubenko demonstrates form for an exercise during a virtual training session via Zoom for Guam National Program athletes in this file photo. The GFA Technical Department has created a virtual fitness program for current GFA players as all leagues are currently on hold during PCOR-1. Registration closes Oct. 7 and the first live session begins Oct. 9.

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Guam Football Association High Performance Coach Pavel Gubenko demonstrates form for an exercise during a virtual training session via Zoom for Guam National Program athletes in this file photo. The GFA Technical Department has created a virtual fitness program for current GFA players as all leagues are currently on hold during PCOR-1. Registration closes Oct. 7 and the first live session begins Oct. 9.

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Guam Football Association High Performance Coach Pavel Gubenko demonstrates form for an exercise during a virtual training session via Zoom for Guam National Program athletes in this file photo. The GFA Technical Department has created a virtual fitness program for current GFA players as all leagues are currently on hold during PCOR-1. Registration closes Oct. 7 and the first live session begins Oct. 9.