With a 14–5–4 overall record, a 0.696 winning percentage, and a current Top-15 national ranking, LSU Women’s Soccer has positioned itself among the nation’s most competitive programs. After finishing 5–2–3 in SEC play, earning the #5 seed, and advancing to the 2025 SEC Tournament Championship, the Tigers have proven themselves as a program built on elite preparation and performance.

An important component of their competitive edge comes from their integration of STATSports technology – powering the team through a #4 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and a dominant 4–1 win over Houston Christian in the opening round.

At the center of LSU’s performance framework is Strength and Conditioning Coach Dustin Ducree, who uses live data insights to shape training intensity, individual workloads, and session design throughout the season.

‘REAL-TIME DECISIONS, REAL IMPACT.’

LSU’s training environment is built on responsiveness. Rather than reacting to numbers after a session, the staff uses live metrics to guide decisions as practice unfolds. High-intensity workloads, positional demands, and individual thresholds all inform how sessions are adjusted in real time.

As Ducree explains,

“We’re not trying to hit random metrics,” Ducree emphasizes. “We’re looking at live metrics, especially the high-intensity ones, to help with day-to-day periodization and to build thresholds on a game-to-game scenario.”

This approach ensures that practice loads mirror match-day expectations, keeps players within safe limits, and allows the coaching staff to remain agile and intentional with every session.

Position-specific demands, smarter training

LSU places significant emphasis on understanding exactly what each role requires. Forwards, midfielders, and wide players all have different physical profiles – STATSports helps the staff manage these demands with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

Expected match minutes, positional responsibilities, and individual thresholds guide daily training. Adjustments are made immediately if a player approaches their workload limits or if a session needs more intensity. These role-specific insights help LSU design training sessions to meet the true demands of SEC competition.

CLEAR, ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS FOR THE ENTIRE STAFF

Daily and weekly load reports provide the staff with comprehensive insight into trends, positional comparisons, and individual performance. This data informs decisions such as:

• Session intensity modifications

• Targeted recovery or load adjustments

• Drill design based on position-specific needs

• Substitution and rotation strategies

The clarity of these insights ensures everyone on staff is aligned and able to make informed, collaborative decisions.

PERIODIZATION THAT MATCHES THE SEC GRIND

STATSports supports LSU’s week-to-week planning, particularly during the most demanding stretches of the season. Data allows the staff to ramp or taper workloads strategically to match the competitive calendar, ensuring players peak at the right times while minimizing fatigue and injury risk.

Ducree highlights this benefit:

“In preseason and moving into when coaches have actual practice sessions, I use STATSports to help with periodization week to week,” Ducree says. “It helps us ramp up as we get closer to those game days.”

TRAINING WITH CLEAR INTENT

Every drill LSU implements is designed with a specific performance goal. Linear speed, change-of-direction, aerobic conditioning, and high-speed efforts for wide players are all monitored through STATSports.

When players fall short of their targets, “top-up” work ensures they meet individualized thresholds without exceeding safe limits. Training becomes purposeful, efficient, and tailored to each athlete.

BUILDING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRAINING ARCHIVE

LSU logs all drills and sessions, building a performance database that allows the staff to refine sessions, track trends, and replicate successful training methods. This long-term archive supports year-over-year improvement and strengthens LSU’s high-performance identity.

INDIVIDUALIZED LOAD MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE ROSTER

High-minute starters and low-minute players require different approaches. STATSports allows LSU to adjust training volume based on weekly loads, threshold changes, and upcoming match demands. This strategy maximizes availability and keeps the roster physically prepared for the postseason.

SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN THE SEC

LSU Women’s Soccer’s 2025 season is a testament to intentional planning, smart data usage, and an athlete-first approach. Their journey to a Top-15 national ranking, SEC Championship appearance, and second-round NCAA Tournament matchup reflects a program committed to high performance.

With STATSports at the center of their training model, LSU continues to push the boundaries of preparation, health, and elite competitiveness.