Season 5: Mark Piros-Read - Gray Zone to Game Day
Update: 2025-09-04
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In this episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex is joined by Mark Piros-Read, Head of Physical Performance at Wolverhampton Wolves and multiple-time Swedish champion with Malmö FF. Mark shares his journey from England to Sweden and back to the Premier League, offering practical insights from the Conditioning chapter of the book. He breaks down preseason starting points, balancing large- and small-sided games, managing the “gray zone” for non-starters, and tailoring conditioning to different playing styles. Mark also dives into periodisation strategies, recovery models, and the non-negotiables for keeping players ready to perform at a moment’s notice.
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