Get in the gym. Nourish your body. Sleep well. Plunge into discomfort. Train in a harder environment than your sport. Be your biggest cheerleader. Nail these down, and you'll be sure to gain confidence. [bctt tweet="Get in the gym. Nourish your body. Sleep well. Plunge into...
I could not be more elated. I wrote The Strong Female Athlete book because there is an immense need for evidence and experienced based education surrounding youth female athlete training - from injury reduction, to speed development, improved agility, and bolstered confidence, young girls need every...
Conditioning for soccer players needs to be a higher intensity than the game. Here's what soccer players already cover: - Aerobic fitness - Jogging motor pattern They tick these boxes during warm-up, during technical drills, and low to moderate intensity small-sided games. Here's what soccer players need: high intensity...
The most beautiful athletes are the most rested. They play beautifully. They are energized. They are focused. They are vibrant. If I could choose my favorite recovery method, it would be sleep. Beyond having a strength deficit, sleep deprivation is the biggest cause of injury in female...
I have been on a writing marathon the past few weeks and pumping out content faster than you can say "growth spurt." HERE is my most recent published piece for Stack.com on things to consider when young female athletes are going through their most rapid period...
Never have I felt so radiant, so alive, so overjoyed, and so vibrant in my entire life. Welcome to me being 32-years-old. It's downright exhilarating. If someone were to tell me a decade ago I would feel at my prime on my 32nd birthday, I would've told...
Mini Bands for Hip Strength Every female athlete needs a mini band in her bag. This is the first piece of equipment I recommend my remote and in person athletes get to be successful in our program. Mini bands are incredibly versatile and can be used...
"Joint laxity increases during the cycle!" "Females are more susceptible to ACL!" "Their hormones are crazy!" Blah, blah, blah. We've heard these phrases time and time again regarding the female athlete and risk for ACL injury, but look. I'm ready to discuss actionable solutions that empower her: - Year-round resistance...
Yes, I made it out alive from the tackle above. ;-O Speed changes the game, while strength keeps female athletes in the game. Speed gives female soccer players an edge to explode past defenders and execute dazzling counterattacks. Strength keeps muscle tissue strong so forces from the...
Just when I thought I have exhausted my ability to talk about the importance of strength training for ACL reduction, I get more pumped up and passionate about the topic. I was grateful to be on Austin Jochum's Strength Podcast to have an hour conversation on...