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22 Sep Debunking Myths on Strength Training for Female Athletes

Posted at 13:56h in Blog, Female Athletes, Girl Power, Girls' Soccer Training, Injury Prevention, Strength Training by erica 3 Comments

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There are a plethora of reasons and excuses parents make that prevent them from enrolling their female athletes in strength training. Let's get right into it: The Not Enough Time Excuse If girls spend an average of 4-6 hours on their mobile device a day, or if they...

19 Sep How Often Should Female Athletes Strength Train?

Posted at 11:56h in Blog, In-season Training, Off Season Training, Online Soccer Training, Online Training, Youth Training by erica 2 Comments

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The truth: this all needs to be a year-round pursuit. Even when seasons ramp up and everyone freaks out with overwhelming practice and game schedules, there still needs to be time for physical training. In-season workouts are low volume and meant to maintain strength and maximize...

16 Sep 3 Ways to Reduce Chance of Injury

Posted at 12:10h in Blog, Female Athletes, Injury Prevention by erica 0 Comments

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I love freelancing writing for other publications so I can continue to be loud with my message for youth injury reduction training. The most recent article I wrote for Stack.com is a bold one, and suggests numerous methods for recovery that people have not been doing. Hint:...

14 Sep What Age Should Female Athletes Start Strength Training?

Posted at 18:50h in Blog, Female Athletes by erica 0 Comments

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I'm going to get right to it today: youth female athletes should resistance train as soon as possible. Resistance training is the act of loading the body with force, whether it is body weight or with dumbbells, barbells or other modalities that stimulate muscular endurance and...

11 Sep Physical and Mental Health for Young Girls: What They’re Seeing On TikTok

Posted at 14:16h in Blog, Female Athletes by erica 0 Comments

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I've been through a lot. Now that I'm in my 30s, I look back on my teenage and college years and can't help but think, 'wow, I wish I had more guidance.' More guidance on nutrition, sleep, mindset, dating, healthy relationships, and so much more that is...

08 Sep Coach Education: Female Athlete Fitness Mentorship

Posted at 13:12h in Blog, Continuing Education, Female Athletes by erica 0 Comments

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The past few weeks have warmed my heart. The first Total Youth Female Athlete Fitness Mentorship is underway, and I couldn't be more invigorated by the coaches in the group. They are eager to learn and to impact the young girls they coach. It excites me when...