27 Jan Entitlement, Quick Fixes, and Narcissism: Social Media Impact on Youth Athletes
"Just go on TikTok...
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14 Jan The Soccer Community Gets Speed Wrong and Kids are Suffering
I could make a fortune by putting on a show and being like every other "soccer speed guru" on social media. Alas, I don't. As a result of operating in integrity and telling the truth about speed training, I have lost clients along the way. A lot...
28 Dec Middle School Female Soccer Players: When It’s Too Much
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In 11 years of coaching young female soccer players, I continue to be flabbergasted by how many messages I get from parents about their daughters' overuse injuries. It sucks. It's bad. I'm tired. "Our daughter has had knee pain for several months," say several concerned parents. "Our daughter has a...
15 Dec Stop Training Speed with the Just Soccer Ball: You Must Do Both
Stop training speed with the just soccer ball. I love posting statements like this on social media because enraged people come out of the woodwork, without looking into its context and the actual programming of the coach. Just look, this caused a cacophony of responses: "You're not taking...
05 Dec Home Workouts: Equipment Your Female Athlete Needs to Get Fast and Strong
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Home gyms exploded during COVID. In the first month of lock down, you would be hard pressed to find gym equipment left to buy on Amazon. Everyone was snagging their dumbbells, pull-up bars, resistance bands, and for the more serious lifters, full blown squat racks. There...
24 Nov Missed Periods in Female Athletes: Solutions for a Healthy Menstrual Cycle
A missed period is not a badge of honor. It's a red flag. Full disclosure: I've received several messages from female athletes about missed periods, and their lack of education is alarming. Of course, it's not their fault, as professionals aren't being transparent. Their doctors aren't providing...
08 Nov Maybe Your Kid Just Isn’t Fast: Speed Hard Truths
It can be frustrating to see your young athlete as the slowest one out there. They're a step behind every play, they lack that electric spark, and it just seems every time they sprint, they're running through mud. Maybe your kid just isn't fast. Maybe they've done...
20 Oct The Dangers of Female Athlete Triad on Performance and Injury
Growing up as a young female athlete can be a remarkable and exciting experience. Nothing is more empowering than competing, overcoming challenge, being a part of a team, training toward a goal, working toward a greater purpose, and experiencing the lasting memories of sport. From team...
10 Oct The Dead End of Self Love: A Warning for Young Girls
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The self care and self love cult is ruining young girls. The Deception and Destruction of Self Love In my early 20s, I pursued self love. I put my needs first. I practiced self care. I figured that if I could just dig up the gold inside...
29 Sep Focus on Performance and Injury Reduction Follows
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I didn’t sign up for strength training because I feared injury. Back in the early 2000s, strength coaches didn’t market their programs with the phrase “injury prevention.” The jargon in their marketing focused on speed, strength, and conditioning, and becoming bigger, faster, and stronger. I was sold. These...