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10 Pre-Season Essentials For 2023/24
Everything you need to make sure you're the first name on the teamsheet
July comes around quickly doesn’t it? Yep, next season has become this season and if you haven’t started yet then you’re already playing catch up so put the effort in now and reap the rewards when the first whistle of your season is blown. Pro:Direct Soccer is the home of everything you need for pre-season 2023/24 and this is your guide to setting the pace, looking after your body and training hard to earn your shirt when the season kicks off.
Choose the Right Running Shoes
A pre-season essential. As much as we’d love to skip this bit and get the ball out straight away you need to build up that stamina to get back into it. Look after your knees, ankles and shins and choose the right running shoes to aid those 5km runs on roads and hard pitches. Comfort is everything when you’re building fitness, so choose a running shoe that offers the right support and save the boots for when the balls come out.
Training Accessories
Keen to get some extra sessions in? Let’s do it properly shall we? Explore our huge range of training aids that you can use on your own or with a mate for extra training sessions. From simple cones and poles to more advanced speed parachutes, ladders and resistance training tools. Put in the extra work now and ensure that shirt is yours come the first game of the season.
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Activate and Recover with Theragun
This little tool is your best friend for pre-season. The Theragun collection is ideal for loosening up stiff muscles before you train but it’s an absolute dream to use after sessions or the next morning after a friendly. The massage gun is available in a number of sizes and hits the spot on those difficult to reach places on the muscles. No surprise that Theragun is used by multiple professional football clubs. There are also foam rollers, recovery balls and recovery boots to help you get ready for the next game.
Train Like a Pro with Statsports
Take your targets to the next level and record your progress like professional players using Statsports technology. See your top speed, distance covered, heat maps, heart rate and use these stats to push yourself into a better and fitter player come your first game of the season. Battling yourself is the best motivation you can get in pre-season. And when the gaffer says you’re not working hard enough, show him… or start it to your Labrador down the park… then show him.
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New Bags
Don’t be the guy turning up with muddy boots in a supermarket carrier bag. Arrive in style with a holdall that fits all your training and matchday essentials. Compartments for dirty boots, zipped pockets for accessories and lots of room for multiple boots. Big, small, handheld or backpack, we’ve got you covered.
Look Sharp, Play Sharp with New Training Clothing Styles
Refresh your training wardrobe for 2023/24 with the latest drill tops, tees, baselayers and more across all leading brands at Pro:Direct Soccer. Find the perfect fit and train in comfort and style throughout the whole season with deals on multibuys and Teamwear items with new styles added for the new season.
Hard Ground Football Boots
If you’re training on dry, hard pitches then you need to look after your feet. We’re talking boots for the first stages of pre-season where you’ll be doing a lot of running and very light ball work where you won’t want to be wearing trainers anymore. Look after your feet and opt for something like the Nike Premier or adidas Copa Gloro boots – both have super soft uppers and provide extra padding and comfort. It’s not all about breakneck speeds and ball enhancing technology on boots at this stage - save them for your game days – right now it’s all about comfort.
Eat Right with Football Nutrition
Eating the right foods at the right times can be the difference between a good and bad performance. Train right, but complement that with Pro:Direct Soccer’s full range of football nutrition products to build muscle and stamina, and to give you those injections of energy when your legs feel heavy – that’s how you see progress – those final few reps or minutes.
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Post-Match Clothing
There's nothing better than getting out of the shower after a hard training session or game and chilling for the rest of the day in the comfiest lifestyle pieces. From Nike Tech Fleece drops to adidas Originals, go Off-Pitch at Pro:Direct Soccer this summer and shop across all streetwear and lifestyle collections for those rest days.
Shop all Off-Pitch clothing here.
New Balls, Please
New season means new balls. Are you after the latest elite match balls from Europe’s top leagues? Or multi-buy savings on training balls? We’ve got thousands to choose from across all sizes, price-points and brands. Get your footballs here.
Shop all your pre-season essentials at Pro:Direct Soccer.