Most speed workouts on Instagram are a scam. In fact, the majority of social media youth trainers are charlatans. They're not training absolute speed. They're selling a quick fix, fancy workout that promises overnight results. They're putting your kid through workouts that are making them slower. Speed...
I'll say it over and over again. "Be consistent with the basics." I've said it endlessly over the years, in fact louder each time. I don't care if the message has been blasted ad nauseam, and you're tired of hearing it. Let's push you even more. Consistency, in...
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...