Author: erica

25 Nov The Five Course Meal of Soccer Performance

Posted at 16:34h in Blog, Coaching, Periodization, Soccer Science, Strength and Conditioning by erica 0 Comments

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Bad soccer performance training is like dinner at Burger King: abruptly tossed together last minute with no thought and care. Good soccer performance training is like a five course meal: meticulously prepared ahead time with thought and intricacy. To that end, I've seen a plethora of performance...

18 Nov 30 Lessons From A 30-Year-Old

Posted at 23:33h in Blog, Business, Career, Uncategorized by erica 1 Comment

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If someone told me in my twenties I'd be living with my cat at age 30, I would've told them they were crazy. If someone told me as a kid I'd be wearing sweatpants to work every day, I would've told them they were crazy. If someone...

14 Nov A Sample Core Workout for Youth Soccer Players

Posted at 15:06h in Blog, Core Training, Uncategorized, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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I've had a bevy of followers reach out in the past few weeks asking a few of the same questions: When the heck will they open a Game of Thrones amusement park? Or how do you tackle people hovering over the Starbucks counter? Okay, these were up there. Jokes...

10 Nov The Purpose of Youth Sports

Posted at 21:32h in Blog, Total Youth Soccer Fitness, Uncategorized, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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I was stripped away of my ego in 2013. After I finished the pinnacle of my soccer career at Johns Hopkins University and graduated with a top 10 school degree, I found myself alone in a hammock in the middle of the Amazon jungle. With nothing but...

08 Nov Podcast Discussion On In-Season Strength Training, Recovery, and Monitoring

Posted at 14:47h in Blog, In-season Training, Online Training, Periodization, Soccer, Uncategorized by erica 0 Comments

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In-season strength training is like Walmart: get your crap, and get out. The good news is, it does not have to be long or complicated. Look, I understand the youth soccer season is hectic and overwhelming. The duress of the schedule leaves kids and parents wondering when...

07 Nov Getting Your Youth Athletes To Eat Healthy

Posted at 13:33h in Blog, Nutrition, Uncategorized by erica 0 Comments

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Here's a hard truth: most youth athletes are malnourished and dehydrated. It's shocking because, we live in a privileged society where we have unlimited access to free water, organic produce, 100 different electrolyte drinks on the market, shelves of healthy bars and snacks in Trader Joe's,...

05 Nov Should You Start Writing Content In 2019?

Posted at 19:23h in Blog, Business, Career, Uncategorized by erica 2 Comments

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It's 2019. A couple things have happened: 1. Hailey and Justin Bieber had a beautiful wedding. 2. I turned 30. 3. Game of Thrones disappointed all of us. Oh! And video content took over. Nowadays, it couldn't be easier to be the next video star with the access to reaching millions...

05 Nov 5 Ways Young Athletes Can Reduce Stress And Anxiety

Posted at 11:04h in Blog, Mindset by erica 0 Comments

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Anxiety comes with a plethora of different levels. Whether you deal with it in terms of game nerves, panic attacks, or chronic uneasiness or PTSD, it's a serious issue that needs to be discussed more. In the sports world, it's easy to get distracted and disoriented...

30 Oct 10 Things Youth Clubs Must Do To Truly Practice ‘Player Development’

Posted at 16:44h in Blog, Uncategorized, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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I'm far, far from perfect. For one, I have to check Facebook to remember everyone's birthday. Two, I have vitiligo. Three, I have watched Lord of the Rings over 100 times. Four, I eat French fries with mayo. Five, I own an iPhone 5. You see? I'm not perfect, and I...

28 Oct Does Your Youth Athlete Have The Right Coach?

Posted at 17:41h in Blog, Total Youth Soccer Fitness, Uncategorized, Youth Training by erica 2 Comments

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Last week, I went to an under 10-year-old travel soccer game to watch one of my amazing child athletes play. I was pumped to see her crush it on the pitch, ooze joy for the game, and play in the present moment with a smile on...