If a female athlete is new to strength training, they need to master the unloaded movement patterns first. Can they execute with control? Are they balanced? Are they mindful of the muscles being recruited? One cue that has never failed for all beginners is: SLOW DOWN. Here are the movement...
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...