I'm going to get right into today's post. When it comes to jumping drills, we don't want to get crazy. We want girls to execute quality, crisp landings, and progress slowly. Starting on two leg jumps, then progressing to single leg. Here is a challenging broad jump...
Plot twist, I know. Truth be told: this has been something that has been marinating for several years. Although it seems like a decision as abrupt as Wall Street changing the rules with GameStop stock, it wasn't. For the longest time, I longed to make my exit out...
"Just find balance" seems to be the buzz phrase of the century. Busy? "Just find balance." Juggling having two jobs, schools, kids? "Just find balance." Coaching 7 days a week, while writing programs, while trying to keep up with the stock market shenanigans? "Just find a balance." Admittedly, I want to jolt...
There are many things I am grateful for in my career: - Seeing girls blossom from elementary school to college - Being able to go to work in sweatpants - Laughing in between max velocity runs with my players - Helping female athletes stay healthy and resilient for the...
There are several things we all need to do every day for optimal health (and hygiene): - Brush teeth - Shower - Exercise - Go to bed - Nourish our bodies - Cuddle with kittens Nail down these, and you're on your way to living a healthy life. Of course, I could...
This was a good one. I was so excited to sit down with Alanna, Carly and Shannon from SoccerGrlProblems to discuss how young lady ballers can tackle anxiety, navigate uncertainty, and liberate themselves from thoughts holding them back. You can check out the full interview here on...
Unpopular opinion: just because I'm a woman doesn't make me a role model to girls. Of course, I pride myself in being an active listener, open communicator, and motivator to young female athletes. I pride myself in being able to pick up on when my girls...
Every time I sit down to tap away at my keyboard to write a new article, I put pressure on myself to make it a banger. Admittedly, the last article I wrote was just that. It was an offbeat commentary on the virus and boosting immune...
Coaches, You have the power of impact. You can be the light for young female athletes. You can build them into resilient women. You can help them go through their sports career unscathed. You can bolster their speed. You can protect their knees. You can take them to amazing heights. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN_Y76-Ox4M&feature=youtu.be[/embed] You can show...
First off, I want to kick today's post off with a big THANK YOU. I have appreciated all of the love and feedback regarding my most recent video course Total Youth Female Athlete Fitness. Truthfully, it's been my favorite body of work to birth into the world....