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....
If you have followed me for a length of time, you know I have an affinity for the Pull-Up. Since I hung up my cleats back in 2012, I decided to work hard to improve this movement to see what my body was capable of as...
There are people who are going to criticize you. There are coaches who are going to doubt you. There are societal standards that are going to make you forget who you are. Today's article is a wake up call for young female athletes to have no tolerance for...
Cases spike in Florida. Healthy 30-year-old dies from virus. Entire family is wiped out from COVID-19. People who don't wear masks are psychopaths and mentally ill. The zombies are coming. Have you noticed a theme in the headlines the past several months? Have you been fed fear and catastrophe?...
You're in for a treat today. This week's Technique Tuesday is a private tutorial video from my Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365 program. With soccer season ramping back up again, it's time to ensure kids are monitoring their training load, recovering hard, and staying as resilient as...
Dear Young Female Athlete, You are in control. Yes, you! You control your thoughts, your words, your actions. You control what you consume, how you speak to yourself, what you do. You control your mindset, your affirmations, your daily habits. You control your friend groups, your nourishment, your self care. You control...
Building the total young athlete involves several things: - Attacking all muscle groups in the gym - Working on explosiveness and building power (moving weights fast) - Doing power movements purposefully and correctly The Dumbbell Push Press is one of my favorite total body power movements that works on...
By signing this waiver you agree to the death risk associated with your skydive experience. I signed the waiver. I signed knowing my life was on the line. I signed fully aware of my mortality. I signed understanding that jumping out of a plane was dangerous. I signed because I...
I appeared on the Dr. Tommy John podcast for the second time to continue our enlightened conversation on humanity and life. Please listen to the full 90-minute episode to get a 3D perspective on all of the issues going on now, then we can have an...