The best practices were when girls had fun, while working hard. I just got nostalgic of the times my high school coach had our team of 25 girls play a game called "Anything Goes." It was similar to a game of rugby - we had to...
Everyone wants speed. I challenge players who want it so much to put in just as much work that is needed to get there. To be a lightning speed player, you need to nourish the basics and let them blossom over time. HERE is a blog I guest...
The fondest memories of sports were always the fun ones filled with laughter and smiles. I can remember several: - Pasta dinners - Hotel parties at tournaments - Road trips and carpools - Practices with fun games and competitions Looking back, when training sessions were a blend of hard work and...
The message I have been preaching to young female athletes has been the same for all of these years. Not only is it about becoming strong to be able to handle a demanding environment on the pitch, it is also about becoming resilient to sickness, disease...
Here's what you need to know about conditioning: - Most female soccer players are already getting aerobic system work - Most female soccer players aren't put under a stimulus higher than the game - Most female soccer players aren't doing conditioning to be fast and tap into their...
"I want my girls to have better fitness." This is a common request I get from soccer coaches. Before I give them the magical answer, I ask them what they're currently doing for conditioning. I'll get a myriad of answers I don't want to hear: 1. Circuits with...