This article was originally published by Erica on Girls Soccer Network blog. It’s time for a blast from the past. Back in the 1990s, strength training was foreign to girls soccer players. They feared getting under the iron because they thought they would become bulky, slow down...
Grow up and take responsibility for your life. I remember saying, “I don’t want to grow up” as a kid. Having responsibilities was terrifying to me, and I couldn’t wrap my head around the idea that one day I eventually had to grow up. What...
This article was originally published on girlssoccernetwork.com It's that time of year. Back-to-school, Fall soccer season, more practices, more homework, and ahhhh, it's just so much. How are you going to fit it all in without being overwhelmed and totally stressed out? Adding to the chaos, the last thing...
This was similar to a Joe Rogan podcast. I was given over 90 minutes to do a deep dive on youth speed and strength training, and how we can change the paradigm on youth athletic development. Less specialization, and more fun, play, and performance training to build...
Originally published by Erica Suter on https://girlssoccernetwork.com/ ACL Injuries in Female Soccer Players Mallory Swanson. Beth Mead. Vivianne Miedema. Janine Beckie. Catarina Macario. Christian Press. I'll spare you the rest of the injured list because it's downright tragic. In the last 12 months, more than 20 professional women's soccer...
To better understand why young female athletes (ages 8-12) shouldn't be rushed into advanced movements and speed programs like the pros, adults need to be educated on proper human development, growth, and maturation. This is something that needs to be taken seriously for the physical...
Originally published by Erica on Girls Soccer Network Summer off season soccer training is the time to become fast, explosive and strong. When games and practices come to an end, it's an excellent opportunity for girls to implement a performance training plan. This must encompass all the...
The U.S. Women's Soccer Team from the 90s was a spectacle to remember. As a young girl, I was in awe of Mia Hamm. She bolted by defenders, flashed her electric moves, and bombed upper 90 shots. I was captivated by the tenacious woman on the...
When you're a coach in the private sector it's easy to be focused on growth, getting followers, and saying yes to everyone. I mean, when you have more athletes, more money, more opportunities, life will be better, right? Not so fast...
I have a solution: how about we stop focusing on what we can't control, and start focusing on what we can? To truly empower female athletes, we have to stop pulling the female card. Here is a list of controllables to start today: 1. Strength train 2. Fuel with...