Anxiety creeps in. The world crumbles. You fail. You're in a rut. *cue the mental skills gurus* "Do you affirmations!" "Meditate!" "Journal!" "Put motivational sticky notes on your bathroom mirror!" "Meditate again!" "Remove negativity!" "Rub essential oils on yourself!" "Get energy healing done!" "Go to the spa!" ...
I can't think of any downside of getting strong. Muscle is a fascinating organ, one of the largest in fact, that keeps humans living longer, healthier and more vibrant lives. And for female athlete performance, it's the icing on the cake. Having more muscle mass improves overall body...
Most speed workouts on Instagram are a scam. In fact, the majority of social media youth trainers are charlatans. They're not training absolute speed. They're selling a quick fix, fancy workout that promises overnight results. They're putting your kid through workouts that are making them slower. Speed...
Exactly a year ago, I ran my last speed and strength sessions in Maryland. I dreaded that final speech I would give to my athletes and parents. It had been ten years of beautiful memories, laughs and smiles, rigorous yet fun sessions, and relationships that were like...
If you have been following my journey, I have become extremely minimalist. Here are several things I no longer spend money on: 1. Pedicures 2. Lotions and exfoliating nonsense (this is all a scam) 3. New clothes and shoes (I rotate the same 2 coaching outfits) 4. Car washes (I...
First things first: it's okay to chase muscle and build better body composition. When we are talking to female athletes who want to raise the ceiling on their performance - their speed, change of direction ability, endurance, and power output - having more muscle is...
It's time to get uncomfortable. No, really, it is. No amount of positive self talk will build confidence. Sure, this is a useful tool at times, confidence is birthed from getting out of your comfort zone. [bctt tweet="Confidence is birthed from getting out of your comfort zone" username="fitsoccerqueen"] This past...
Since I released The Strong Female Athlete, it's been a non-stop launch month of podcast appearances. I've truly enjoyed connecting with some of my favorite colleagues to discuss the topics in the book and it what is missing in female athlete athletic development. For one, many...
Hint: if you're getting approached by college recruiting companies for your 10-year-old, run. There is an endless amount of scammers out there preying on parents' insecurities and fears in the college recruiting process. This is why Don Williams at SRUSA is my go-to professional in this space....
If you've gotten The Strong Female Athlete book, chances are, you've gotten to page 39 where it takes you through a series of physical tests to see how in shape your female athletes are. The truth is, most girls are over-trained and under-prepared, meaning, they do...