Over the past ten years of coaching female athletes, the one thing parents kept asking me was to improve their daughter's confidence. While I can encourage, motivate, and train girls to prepare for the demands of their sport, ultimately, cultivating confidence is up to the girl. I...
Get in the gym. Nourish your body. Sleep well. Plunge into discomfort. Train in a harder environment than your sport. Be your biggest cheerleader. Nail these down, and you'll be sure to gain confidence. [bctt tweet="Get in the gym. Nourish your body. Sleep well. Plunge into...
I could not be more elated. I wrote The Strong Female Athlete book because there is an immense need for evidence and experienced based education surrounding youth female athlete training - from injury reduction, to speed development, improved agility, and bolstered confidence, young girls need every...
The most beautiful athletes are the most rested. They play beautifully. They are energized. They are focused. They are vibrant. If I could choose my favorite recovery method, it would be sleep. Beyond having a strength deficit, sleep deprivation is the biggest cause of injury in female...
I have been on a writing marathon the past few weeks and pumping out content faster than you can say "growth spurt." HERE is my most recent published piece for Stack.com on things to consider when young female athletes are going through their most rapid period...
Mini Bands for Hip Strength Every female athlete needs a mini band in her bag. This is the first piece of equipment I recommend my remote and in person athletes get to be successful in our program. Mini bands are incredibly versatile and can be used...
"Joint laxity increases during the cycle!" "Females are more susceptible to ACL!" "Their hormones are crazy!" Blah, blah, blah. We've heard these phrases time and time again regarding the female athlete and risk for ACL injury, but look. I'm ready to discuss actionable solutions that empower her: - Year-round resistance...
Just when I thought I have exhausted my ability to talk about the importance of strength training for ACL reduction, I get more pumped up and passionate about the topic. I was grateful to be on Austin Jochum's Strength Podcast to have an hour conversation on...
Every morning I go for a barefoot walk. Each time I perform this daily ritual, I am transfixed by the sunrise and feel so incredibly at peace, as I admire the tranquility of nature, and the canvas of orange and hot pink brushed across the sky. Nature...
I've been thinking a lot about confidence. There's a lot out there on this topic and there's some confusion on how to truly build it. And I'm talking the steadfast confidence; the type when you know things are about to get wild, yet you plunge into...