One thing I love the most about being in a male dominated industry is coming across other female coaches who are on the same mission: to build humans into the strongest versions of themselves mentally and physically. Of course, they're tough to find, but when you...
You line up on the end line. You watch your coach, waiting for him to blow the whistle. You anticipate the start of an intense conditioning run with nervousness and anxiety. You wipe the sweat off your eyes and stutter, almost beginning to sprint before the whistle blows. Your...
I have been getting a lot of questions on training the female athlete lately. From a physical standpoint, I get a lot of ACL inquiries, how to develop speed, and how to build confidence. I wanted to put all of my answers in one place and...
Virtual school has begun. Never in a million years did you think you'd be setting up an office for your 10-year-old to sign into math class and diligently take notes at her work station. In her bedroom. Never did you think you'd be homeschooling your children, while simultaneously...
I'll be honest: the female athletes who I've worked with over the past 8+ years, who have gone on to play at a high level (ECNL, Division 1 and abroad), are the ones who started with me during pre-adolescence. They were munchkins. They were awkward. They were not...
I’ve been having a lot of deep thoughts about my values over the past several months, and wondering what truly matters amidst all of the craziness in the world. What I’ve noticed is no matter what goes on, my life values stay the same - never...
More skills trainers. More camps. More training sessions. More ball work. More camps. More. More. More. It seems as if everyone is over-training, yet under-preparing. Here's what I mean: instead of focusing on the entirety of the human, young female athletes are focusing on the specialized work, namely,...
I have limited space in my brain. There are so many activities that infuse me with joy, such as coaching, writing, reading, podcasting, connecting and traveling. Anything else? No space for it. I am so incredibly protective of my life and energy because I hit rock bottom in high...
Scratch the yoga classes. Here is a simple exercise to do daily that is an ankle and hip mobility gem. Do it every day not only to improve as an athlete, but also, to be able to get up from the floor later on in life. This...
Everyone wants that one piece of advice to prevent ACL injuries. Everyone wants that one knee exercise. Everyone wants that one strength routine that will ensure they stay resilient. So what is it? Be relentlessly consistent with strengthening your entire body. You see, ACL injury reduction must be approached holistically....