Keep conditioning simple. Understand the game demands and energy systems used. Understand muscle actions and movements. Here is an excellent podcast with former Orlando Pride Performance Coach, Ivi Casagrande, discussing off-season conditioning for female athletes. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94-qGQjFqhw&t=733s[/embed] Here are some of the drills she mentioned in the episode that I also...
I have some exciting new finds for you today, so let's get right into it: Polar Ignite Watch I swear by this watch to track my daily movement, as well as my sleep quality. For movement, I aim to get over 10,000 steps a day non-negotiable, and...
The truth: this all needs to be a year-round pursuit. Even when seasons ramp up and everyone freaks out with overwhelming practice and game schedules, there still needs to be time for physical training. In-season workouts are low volume and meant to maintain strength and maximize...
Fun fact: no one knows what it takes to train in the off-season. Okay, okay, before you get triggered, here I am explaining why in this two minute video: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj0MEVERcqU[/embed] You see? Off-season training is no joke. It's long. It's a grind. It's a process. As a coach, it...