Recently, I've been asking the question: are girls soccer players becoming soft? Before you get all up in arms and say I'm being too harsh, hear me out. The youth girls game is becoming more intense, fast paced, and demanding. The top travel leagues are now year-round,...
This is Part 2 to my multiple part series on acl rehab and physical therapy for girls soccer players. Let's do a review of the research I discussed last time: when girls return back sooner than the 9 month post op mark, re-tear risk goes up....
The research is clear: athletes who return to sport before 9 months post-op have a seven-fold higher rate of getting a second ACL tear compared to those who delayed their return. Sadly, more and more girls soccer players return to full playing prior to the 9...
*This blog on heavy lifting is directed toward girls age 13/14 and up. Younger ones must master a variety of motor skills, work on movement patterns, play multiple sports, and build a strong foundation first. Listen to a podcast on younger ones HERE. Originally published by...
Female athletes, I have a question. Are you doing intentional work, or busy work? Seriously ask yourself this question. It's something you need to get clear on to move to the next level and to reach your performance goals. Too often, many of you think working out is...
"I'm a Youth Female Athlete Performance Coach," I said at a holiday party with family and friends. I received blank stares and confused faces, then someone asked, "so...
I got on a Zoom call with my sprint and nutrition coach before I began my six month training plan with her in preparation for the World Track Championships with Team USA. Tearing up on the call, I told her, "I want to compete in this...
For young, growing female athletes, plant-based anything ain't it. Sure, it sounds healthy and amazing, and like people are doing the right thing, but the deficiencies a vegan diet has for female athletes are immense. As a result, there are tons of health consequences girls may...
In 2020, I deleted my Snapchat. Annoyed by the constant snaps of my friends' Starbucks orders, sushi boat dinners, abroad travels, morning routines, hair appointments, mirror selfies, pedicures, and all things that documented their day-to-day, I decided to cut the chord and delete the app once...
So you're curious about speed and strength training? You know your daughter needs it to be her healthiest self. You know it improves sport performance. You know it reduces risk of ACL injuries. You know it will take her speed to that next level. However, you still haven't signed her...