I'm far, far from perfect. For one, I have to check Facebook to remember everyone's birthday. Two, I have vitiligo. Three, I have watched Lord of the Rings over 100 times. Four, I eat French fries with mayo. Five, I own an iPhone 5. You see? I'm not perfect, and I...
Last week, I went to an under 10-year-old travel soccer game to watch one of my amazing child athletes play. I was pumped to see her crush it on the pitch, ooze joy for the game, and play in the present moment with a smile on...
This much I know: youth soccer players train and play more than professionals. The year-round schedule is packed with practices, technical training sessions, free play nights, games and tournaments. And sometimes, players play two to three games a week with an itty bitty 24-hour recovery window. Excuse me,...
There are few things in life I do more than once: 1. Watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy. 2. Order tacos. 3. Order more tacos. 4. Appear on the Beyond the Pitch Podcast. I was honored to be a two-peat guest to discuss the dangers of overuse injuries, how...
This year, I spent $5,000 on continuing education. This year, I told 100 people I don't give free sessions. This year, I lost 10 clients because I don't offer discounts or package deals. This year, I spent $10,000 on systems, products, eCommerce, and new equipment to ensure my...
The college recruiting process is disorienting and confusing. And I totally get why it feels you are navigating through an unending labyrinth with a variety of directions, pathways, and twists and turns. Full disclosure: I recruit for Johns Hopkins women's soccer. And no, this isn't your clue to...