I'm all for sampling a variety of sports, especially before high school. Ages 0-13 is the most crucial time in a young female athlete's life - to build her body, wire her brain, and expose her to a multitude of environments. [bctt tweet="Ages 0-13 is the most...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...