The purpose of this study was to investigate the landscape of Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) and strength development in professional football (soccer) academies in the UK. To achieve this, we interviewed 16 participants, whose primary responsibility was the physical development of youth players from a variety of Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) categorised academies. Following abductive analysis, we identified that whilst all participants acknowledged the importance of FMS and strength development for young football players, there was variance across EPPP categories relating to: (a) the time dedicated to developing FMS and strength; (b) the number, level of qualification, and utilisation of staff; and (c) the integration of the evidence informed practice into programme design and delivery. Although the key foci of academy strength and conditioning programmes generally prioritised injury reduction, performance improvement, and building a physical base for future development, the methods used to achieve these outcomes were varied. Finally, participants reported how relationships between support staff and technical coaching staff had a direct impact on the implementation of FMS and strength programmes. We have provided rich insights into a range of factors that may facilitate or hinder FMS and strength development within youth football players and thus helped to advance understanding of the practical implications of focusing on these key skills within athlete development programmes.

这项研究的目的是调查基本运动技能（FMS）的概况以及英国专业足球（足球）学院的力量发展。为了实现这一目标，我们采访了16名参与者，他们的主要责任是来自各种精英球员表现计划（EPPP）分类学院的青年球员的身体发展。经过归纳分析，我们确定，尽管所有参与者都承认FMS和发展力量对于年轻足球运动员的重要性，但EPPP类别之间存在差异，涉及以下方面：（a）致力于发展FMS和力量的时间；（b）员工的人数，资格水平和使用情况；（c）将证据知情的做法纳入方案设计和交付。尽管学院力量和适应计划的重点通常是减少伤害，改善性能以及为将来的发展打下基础，但实现这些成果的方法却有所不同。最后，与会者报告了支持人员和技术指导人员之间的关系如何对FMS和力量计划的实施产生直接影响。我们对可能促进或阻碍青少年足球运动员的FMS和力量发展的一系列因素提供了丰富的见解，从而帮助加深了对在运动员发展计划中专注于这些关键技能的实际含义的理解。实现这些结果的方法各不相同。最后，与会者报告了支持人员和技术指导人员之间的关系如何对FMS和力量计划的实施产生直接影响。我们对可能促进或阻碍青少年足球运动员的FMS和力量发展的一系列因素提供了丰富的见解，从而帮助加深了对在运动员发展计划中专注于这些关键技能的实际含义的理解。实现这些结果的方法各不相同。最后，与会者报告了支持人员和技术指导人员之间的关系如何对FMS和力量计划的实施产生直接影响。我们对可能促进或阻碍青少年足球运动员的FMS和力量发展的一系列因素提供了丰富的见解，从而帮助加深了对在运动员发展计划中专注于这些关键技能的实际含义的理解。