On one end, we have the coaches who encourage early specialization of a single sport, and are quick to bench their young players for participating in other activities. We have the parents who push their kid with year-round intensive training of one sport, and fail to...
"Work harder!" "Why are you taking an hour lunch break?!" "Turn your proposal in on time!" "Be more productive!" "Stop scrolling Facebook and pretending like you're working!" "Pay your taxes!" "Get back in your cubicle and do your job!" Imagine if kids stood on the sidelines at our work and pestered, berated,...
Not a lot of things nowadays are on a year-round grind. I mean, not even Walking Dead is year-round. Nor is elementary school. Nor is snowboarding season. And if this were the case, I'd be unable to shred as gracefully as I do. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEGtO7dyhIw[/embed] But there's one thing I can think...
Ever had a baby at the same time as your neighbor? Your children grew up together, played together, took field trips together, went to the park together, took neighborhood strolls together, and ate grilled cheese sandwiches together? Alas, as much as they did as a pair, and...
I hear this argument a lot. Almost as much as: 1. "I'll start my diet tomorrow." or...
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...