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Michael Donovan Coaching
College Soccer Referee Fitness Program
Are you refereeing college soccer matches in the 2025?
Whether you’re a veteran college referee or newer to the ranks,
this program will prepare you for the demands of the college season.



The College Soccer Referee Fitness Program is a training program designed for your unique physiology, fitness level and Fall soccer season demands.
Pre-season Prep Begins: June 15
In-season Optimization Begins: August 15
Registration for both programs opens May 1
Pre-Season Prep
Prime your body for back-to-back matches throughout the fall season
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Fitness Training: Focused on Endurance and Speed
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Nutrition Advice: What, when & how much
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Recover Better: Leverage your Wearable Data


In-Season Optimization
Stay fresh during and between matches
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Custom Training: Sport-Specific/Cross-Training
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Custom Eating: Before and After matches
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Custom Recovery: Mobility, Sleep, Resilience
Expert Coach Support
Calls with Physiologist and NISOA/ECSR referee Dr. Donovan
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Weekly 1:1 coaching sessions with Dr. Donovan


College Soccer Referee Pod
Exclusive Resources for Program members
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Preseason webinars focused on specific training topics
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Maximizing your Fitness Data
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Better Food Options before and after matches
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Optimizing Post-Match Recovery
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Monthly calls to assist in all aspects of match fitness
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Private WhatsApp group for accountability

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