Exactly a year ago, I ran my last speed and strength sessions in Maryland. I dreaded that final speech I would give to my athletes and parents. It had been ten years of beautiful memories, laughs and smiles, rigorous yet fun sessions, and relationships that were like...
If you have been following my journey, I have become extremely minimalist. Here are several things I no longer spend money on: 1. Pedicures 2. Lotions and exfoliating nonsense (this is all a scam) 3. New clothes and shoes (I rotate the same 2 coaching outfits) 4. Car washes (I...
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....