Tough conversations are icky and uncomfortable, and there are plenty we consistently avoid as humans. It's in our nature to shy away from confrontation out of the gut wrenching thoughts, 'what will they think?' or 'will they still like me after I say this ridiculous thing?' And...
Spoiler to improving speed: be consistent and don't miss workouts. Why? Because speed development is complex. It takes time. It takes breaking down technique into detail. It takes consistent mastery. In order to improve speed, athletes must train under a multi-faceted program that involves improving mobility, posture, strength,...
"I don't feel this," says everyone who holds a plank. And it's true. Due to the isometric muscle contraction of a conventional plank, it's hard to feel like we are actually "working" our abdominal muscles. This isn't to discount the benefits of this movement, as it is great...
The above photo was the pinnacle of my high school soccer career. On my 18th birthday, I scored the winning goal in double overtime of the Maryland State Championship to cap off a perfect senior year, an 18-0 record. It was a moment of pure joy and...
Bad soccer performance training is like dinner at Burger King: abruptly tossed together last minute with no thought and care. Good soccer performance training is like a five course meal: meticulously prepared ahead time with thought and intricacy. To that end, I've seen a plethora of performance...
If someone told me in my twenties I'd be living with my cat at age 30, I would've told them they were crazy. If someone told me as a kid I'd be wearing sweatpants to work every day, I would've told them they were crazy. If someone...