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Online Training
 

BIO

My name is Erica

As a 3x college All-American, Hall of Fame inductee for Johns Hopkins Women’s Soccer, and former US and Brazil semi-professional soccer player, I know what it takes to play at a high level and have an edge in your performance. My passion for training and biomechanics took me to obtain my Master’s in Exercise Science in Performance Enhancement and Injury Reduction so I could help young girl athletes thrive.

I am a Certified Speed, Agility, and Strength Coach (CSCS) as well as a return to play ACL rehab specialist in Tampa, Florida and online, who has been working with youth female athletes of ALL SPORTS for 14 years.

My mission is to help young girls become strong and resilient through strength training, while inspiring them to love working out and being healthy!

I provide small group training in Tampa, Florida, where I teach strength, speed and agility in a fun, but competitive environment to female athletes of all sports and levels.

I also strength train ACL-injured girls soccer players who are in the late stage of their rehab (must be at least 3 months post-surgery). Good ACL return to play isn’t about just getting cleared…it’s about returning stronger, FASTER and more explosive than they were prior to injury! It is about preparing to handle soccer game loads again with the hundreds of changes of direction movements and sprints. 

I work with girls soccer players from all clubs in Tampa, such as TBU, Florida Premier FC, West Florida Flames, Lutz Rangers, and Clearwater Chargers. I work with other field and court based athletes – from lacrosse, to softball, to volleyball, to track, and flag football players. I was also a varsity lacrosse player and track athlete in high school!

If you are unable to work with me in person, I offer my signature online training program,the Speed Queens Online Program, on my phone app.

My philosophy of training girls encompasses a long-term approach of meeting them where they are in their growth and maturation. It’s about doing the basics well, and recognizing that physical development takes time, patience, and work ethic.

I understand what goes on mentally, physically, and hormonally at each stage of development, which is why I have a specific 3-step pathway I take them through in my training programs so they stay HEALTHY, resilient to injury, and improve performance.

We must meet girls where they in their own stage of development, pre-puberty and during puberty. Training must ALIGN with a girl’s age and maturation status to keep her healthy!

If you daughter is looking to become FAST, STRONG and CONFIDENT, and ready to work hard for the long-term, I would love to start this rewarding process with her.

NO quick fixes here! Only consistency. 🙂

Go HERE to get started.

***For athletes UNDER age 12: email me at fitsoccerqueen@gmail.com

 

 

Certifications & Career

  • Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and Sport Performance Enhancement
  • Bachelor’s Degree at Johns Hopkins University in Economics and International Studies
  • Johns Hopkins University Women’s Soccer Hall of Fame
  • Speaker, EmpowHER Female Athlete Conference 2024
  • Speaker, Youth Athlete Summit 2024
  • Speaker, National Strength and Conditioning Association Coaches Conference 2024
  • Speaker, United Soccer Coaches Convention 2023
  • Keynote Speaker, Women Lead Change Girls with Goals Conference 2022
  • USSF “C” License
  • NSPA Certified Speed And Agility Coach
  • NSCAA All-American Collegiate Soccer Player
  • NSCAA Academic All-American Collegiate Soccer Player
  • Johns Hopkins University 25th Anniversary All-Star Team
  • Johns Hopkins University Outstanding Female Athlete
  • Johns Hopkins University #2 Goal Scoring Record Holder
  • Semi-professional Soccer Player ASA Chesapeake Charge (USA)
  • USA D3 National Midfielder of the Year
  • Featured in Women’s Health, Shape, Self, Livestrong, Girls Soccer Network, SoccerGrlProblems, and Stack.com

Client Accomplishments

  • MIT, University of North Carolina, University of Southern California, Penn State, University of Michigan, Northeastern, Eastern Carolina University, Columbia University, University of Maryland, Georgia State, University of South Florida, Northwestern University, Cornell University, Cal Tech, University of Houston, University of PA, United States Air Force, University of Delaware, Johns Hopkins University, St. John’s University, Swarthmore College, Elon University, Carnegie Mellon, Dickinson, Rutgers, Charleston Southern University, Harvard University, Mount Saint Mary’s, University of Maryland Baltimore Campus (UMBC), McDaniel College, UNC Wilmington, UNC Davidson, Towson University, Virginia Wesleyan, University of Miami, Haverford, York College, Polk State, Saint Leo University
  • Portugal National Team
  • Ireland Women’s Professional League
  • U.S. Youth National Team
  • Philadelphia Union Academy
  • Peru National Team
  • World Class ECNL
  • Pipeline ECNL Girls
  • Florida Premiere ECNL Girls
  • OESC ECNL Girls
  • Legends FC ECNL
  • San Diego Surf ECNL
  • Sting ECNL
  • Solar ECNL
  • Internationals ECNL
  • Tampa Bay United ECNL Girls
  • Maryland United ECNL Girls
  • FC Bucks ECNL Girls
  • West Florida Flames GA
  • Maryland All-State First Team
  • High School Varsity Captains