First things first: it's okay to chase muscle and build better body composition. When we are talking to female athletes who want to raise the ceiling on their performance - their speed, change of direction ability, endurance, and power output - having more muscle is...
It's time to get uncomfortable. No, really, it is. No amount of positive self talk will build confidence. Sure, this is a useful tool at times, confidence is birthed from getting out of your comfort zone. [bctt tweet="Confidence is birthed from getting out of your comfort zone" username="fitsoccerqueen"] This past...
Since I released The Strong Female Athlete, it's been a non-stop launch month of podcast appearances. I've truly enjoyed connecting with some of my favorite colleagues to discuss the topics in the book and it what is missing in female athlete athletic development. For one, many...
Hint: if you're getting approached by college recruiting companies for your 10-year-old, run. There is an endless amount of scammers out there preying on parents' insecurities and fears in the college recruiting process. This is why Don Williams at SRUSA is my go-to professional in this space....
If you've gotten The Strong Female Athlete book, chances are, you've gotten to page 39 where it takes you through a series of physical tests to see how in shape your female athletes are. The truth is, most girls are over-trained and under-prepared, meaning, they do...
I have some exciting new finds for you today, so let's get right into it: Polar Ignite Watch I swear by this watch to track my daily movement, as well as my sleep quality. For movement, I aim to get over 10,000 steps a day non-negotiable, and...
Before the pandemic began, I was deep in the remote training world already. Of course, when I began coaching online I had no clue what I was doing, and I was definitely winging it, to say the least. I took payments via PayPal. I had...
I don't have enough fingers to count how many mistakes I've made in my soccer playing career. From missed penalty kicks, to turnovers, to wrong passes to the other team, and even scoring an own goal at age 6 (still scarred!), mistakes have been something...
I'm a huge fan of minimalism and getting rid of as many things as possible, so if I'm going to recommend ANY products, they're truly ones I believe in and find incredibly useful. Let's get into it: 1. Pull-Up Assistance Bands The best way to jump start a...
You heard me right. This entire blog is on nasal breathing. I know, I know. It's not as exciting as my previous pieces comparing sport specialization to Game of Thrones, nor is it as captivating as comparing performance training to a five course meal at a Michelin...