I chased a quick fix for my health. And I got worse. For two years, I tried every supplement, protocol, and bio-hack to get my health back. From vitamin IVs, to gut healing protocols, to infrared saunas, and to detoxes, nothing worked. It backfired and made...
As much as you think you know what soccer player development means, you don't. I'm sure you see these promises plastered across every youth sports club's social media: "We focus on player development!" "We make player development our priority!" "Our mission is true player development!" And I'm sure you're captivated...
Recently, I've been asking the question: are girls soccer players becoming soft? Before you get all up in arms and say I'm being too harsh, hear me out. The youth girls game is becoming more intense, fast paced, and demanding. The top travel leagues are now year-round,...
This is Part 2 to my multiple part series on acl rehab and physical therapy for girls soccer players. Let's do a review of the research I discussed last time: when girls return back sooner than the 9 month post op mark, re-tear risk goes up....
The research is clear: athletes who return to sport before 9 months post-op have a seven-fold higher rate of getting a second ACL tear compared to those who delayed their return. Sadly, more and more girls soccer players return to full playing prior to the 9...
*This blog on heavy lifting is directed toward girls age 13/14 and up. Younger ones must master a variety of motor skills, work on movement patterns, play multiple sports, and build a strong foundation first. Listen to a podcast on younger ones HERE. Originally published by...