Let me set the stage. You're plopped on the sofa. You have crutches propped up against it. You are rocking a full-leg boot that feels like a hot air balloon on your leg. You turn Stranger Things on Netflix. You're feeling sorry for yourself. So you crush a pint of Ben...
Hi. Dave Gleason and I did a short collaboration article on how to coach female athletes, from both the male coach and female coach perspective. Yes, being a female coach comes with being a role model, but at the same time, I need to be intense and...
"It was the best of times...
It was Sunday morning. My alarm went off at 7:30am, and a reminder popped up on my phone, "Die Healthier Podcast 8:00am." I had 30 minutes to grab a large black coffee, plug in my computer, and sign onto Google Hangouts to talk everything youth training and...
"Erica, you're getting in the car and going to soccer practice!" my mom yelled at 6-year-old me. "1...
If you coach kids, I would hope they are leaving your practices and training sessions with a beaming smile on their faces. Surprisingly enough, fun is the most overlooked component of youth training. Nowadays, people want the intense Instagram post with the rap music sounding in the...
If your players aren't in-season strength training, I question if the longevity of their careers is important to you. And if you're a coach who says, "well, weights will make them sore for my practices and the games!" My answer: the two-to-three game a week template and...
Overuse injuries are a lot like stepping on dog poop: the more you ignore there's a problem, the more it's going to stink. I mean, come on...
Dear Strong Female Athlete, Take up space. In fact, so much space that the world rumbles from your strength, people's hearts vibrate from how loud you roar, your friends drop their jaws at your relentless confidence, and the weak are inspired by how hard you go after...
Tip: strap in. Youth soccer is a wild ride. Whether you're a soccer kid or parent, you need to get comfortable with one constant: none of this will ever be smooth sailing. I've been involved in the game for over 20 years, and let me tell you, it's...