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03 Mar Making Time For Strength and Conditioning In Youth Sports

Posted at 19:32h in Blog, In-season Training, Injury Prevention, Total Youth Soccer Fitness, Uncategorized, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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I know, I know. Making time for a strength and conditioning program in youth sports is tough. It sounds as insurmountable as battling a White Walker with nothing but a butter knife on-hand. It sounds as impossible as a spotting a vegan at a hot dog eating contest. It...

22 Feb Pull-Up Grip Shenanigans: Which One Is Best?

Posted at 22:40h in Blog, Uncategorized, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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There are a plethora of hotly debated topics out there. Early specialization. Income taxes. Chipotle vs. Qdoba. Universal healthcare. Keto. But the one topic that is just as bellicose, with a side of ego-driven, snarky remarks is...

20 Feb The Subtle Art of Mastering the Basics

Posted at 17:15h in Blog, Uncategorized by erica 0 Comments

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Guess what? I discovered the secret to life, to improved performance, to weight loss, to healthier nutrition, to D1 college pursuits, to increased speed on the pitch, to better conditioning, to a more explosive first step. No, it's not training with an Instagram influencer speed trainer for...

19 Feb Podcast Discussion on Mental Health with Two Amazing Female Coaches

Posted at 13:46h in Blog, Podcasts, Soccer Science, Strength and Conditioning, Strength Training, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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"Go hard or go home!" "It's all about the grind!" "If you aren't hustling you aren't winning!" I'll be honest: I'm sick of the grind culture that promotes working endless hours, being busy all the time, filling your schedule with meetings, and forgetting you have a soul. As strength...

13 Feb Just Because Training Looks Hard Doesn’t Mean It’s Good For Your Child

Posted at 18:31h in Blog, Uncategorized by erica 0 Comments

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I'm far, far from perfect, and I'll be the first to admit I've made a rolling list of mistakes in my lifetime. For one, I never signed up for Amazon Prime. Two, I was a basket case of stress while getting my Master's Degree and working full-time. And...

09 Feb Do You Even Accelerate, Bro? Teaching Youth Athletes “First Step”

Posted at 18:28h in Blog, SAQ, Speed, Uncategorized, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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For the past ten weeks, I took on a massive task that required patience, time and repetition. And I just finished. And witnessed the results. Can anyone guess what I dove into for this immense length of time? No, it wasn't hiking to Mount Doom to destroy the Ring...