Here's a hard truth: most youth athletes are malnourished and dehydrated. It's shocking because, we live in a privileged society where we have unlimited access to free water, organic produce, 100 different electrolyte drinks on the market, shelves of healthy bars and snacks in Trader Joe's,...
It's 2019. A couple things have happened: 1. Hailey and Justin Bieber had a beautiful wedding. 2. I turned 30. 3. Game of Thrones disappointed all of us. Oh! And video content took over. Nowadays, it couldn't be easier to be the next video star with the access to reaching millions...
Anxiety comes with a plethora of different levels. Whether you deal with it in terms of game nerves, panic attacks, or chronic uneasiness or PTSD, it's a serious issue that needs to be discussed more. In the sports world, it's easy to get distracted and disoriented...
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...
Dear Female Coach, You are more than just a role model. You are a coach - one who is competent, confident and capable. You are someone who can speak intelligently about the game. You can run intense practices. You can write a year-round training plan with ease. You can be meticulous...