The death of Katie Meyer, the Stanford women's soccer goalkeeper and 2019 national champion, was a horrific and devastating event. It jolted millions across the globe, and sparked another wave of mental health discussion in the youth sports community. The loss of a young woman who...
I can't think of any downside of getting strong. Muscle is a fascinating organ, one of the largest in fact, that keeps humans living longer, healthier and more vibrant lives. And for female athlete performance, it's the icing on the cake. Having more muscle mass improves overall body...
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...
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...