The mind-body connection is paramount to understand for reducing chance of injury in female athletes. If the brain is not trained to react quickly, then the muscles will that safeguard the knee will be behind in their firing capabilities, thus increasing poor lower body kinematics. More...
In today's world, youth female soccer is similar to a UFC fight. The competition and stakes are high, and there's little room for error. Youth female soccer is competitive. It's exuberant. It's rigorous. It's also a blossoming space with more and more young girls entering the system to...
You've all been waiting for the big announcement and here it is: I'm starting another podcast. It's crazy, I know. And just when you thought I had a lot to say on The Soccer Queens Podcast, get ready...
I'm unlearning a lot right now. Now that I'm a woman in my 30s, I find myself pondering why it took me so long to blossom into my authenticity, not care what other people think, lean into my femininity, and follow my purpose wholeheartedly. Looking back, it...
There's a lot I've cut out of my life in the past year: - Alcohol - Gluten - Mainstream news - Social media arguments In fact, the buffoonery that happens in the online space is fascinating to observe. For one, when people hate and attack others for their character without...
Being a coach to young female athletes is a rewarding and fulfilling career. With the growing arena of women’s sports, and the impressionable youth years for middle school girls, more coaches are excited and drawn to work within this space. They want to inspire girls...
As much as we shy away from talking about the female athlete menstrual cycle, it is an important discussion to start having if we want to optimize their performance and ensure they feel at their best on the pitch. Period. See what I did there? ;-O You see,...
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We all know the girl who grinds the hardest, yet has endless anxiety. We all know the girl who is fastest in practice, yet chokes come game time. We all know the girl who is strongest in the gym, yet still suffers injuries. We all know the girl...
Knees over toes isn't a bad thing. I know, I know. This goes against everything you've been taught about knee health. Before I dive in, I highly recommend you check out The Knees Over Toes Guy. You're welcome. Several studies suggest that lack of ankle mobility is a...