Soccer

10 Oct What Youth Girls Soccer Player Development REALLY Means

Posted at 13:58h in ACL Injuries, Blog, Girls' Soccer Training, Online Soccer Training, Soccer, Uncategorized by erica 0 Comments

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As much as you think you know what soccer player development means, you don't. I'm sure you see these promises plastered across every youth sports club's social media: "We focus on player development!" "We make player development our priority!" "Our mission is true player development!" And I'm sure you're captivated...

09 Sep In Season Strength Training for Busy ECNL Girls Soccer Players

Posted at 16:59h in Blog, Girls' Soccer Training, In-season Training, Soccer, Strength and Conditioning by erica 0 Comments

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In season strength training is a non-negotiable for the ECNL girls soccer player of today. The girls ECNL is the most intense and competitive soccer league in the United States, with the average team practicing 3-4x a week, with 1-2 games on the weekends. Go time for...

16 Sep 3 SPEED DRILLS TO DO IN SEASON BEFORE PRACTICE

Posted at 18:49h in Blog, Soccer, Speed by erica 0 Comments

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Newsflash: in season speed training won't make athletes sore. The workout I'm about to share should make athletes feel fresh and electric. It will excite the Central Nervous System, as well as keep their body exposed to sprint work so they can keep improving their speed year-round. Here...

03 Jul A Healthy Return to Play After Taking Off

Posted at 20:02h in Blog, Soccer, Soccer Science by erica 0 Comments

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I'm going to kick this off with an analogy that will hit home. It's a bit offbeat, but bear with me. It's about alcohol. Okay, for starters, I don't drink alcohol anymore. Long story short, it wasn't serving me and my health and the direction I wanted to...

16 Jun Technique Tuesday: Acceleration “First Step”

Posted at 12:35h in Acceleration, Blog, Girls' Soccer Training, Soccer, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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Full disclosure: I just finished a two hour podcast interview with my friend Dr. Tommy John. And we didn't talk about training. Not youth strength and conditioning. Not speed development. Not conditioning. Not motor skill learning. Not a peep about youth training. 'But what did you talk about for TWO HOURS?!' you...

02 Jun Technique Tuesday: Linear Change Of Direction

Posted at 12:06h in Blog, Blog Video Tutorials, Soccer, Uncategorized, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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I'm SO excited. Yes, English Premier League is returning this month. Yes, my favorite soccer pub down the street is open for outdoor seating. Yes, I can leave my house. But also, I get to see my athletes in person for the first time in THREE MONTHS. To say we've...

29 May College Recruiting Advice for Young Athletes: Own Who You Are

Posted at 20:14h in Blog, College Recruiting, Soccer, Uncategorized by erica 4 Comments

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Attention young athlete: you are a personal brand. No, no, no. Not like the influencer on Instagram who splashes HIIT circuits across your feed as they rock their 100th pair of Lulu Lemons. No, not like the social media fitness guru who sips a glass of champagne in...

21 Apr Youth Soccer Speed, Strength, Agility and Conditioning Program: Done-For-You Work Books

Posted at 17:26h in Blog, Soccer, Total Youth Soccer Fitness, Uncategorized, Youth Training by erica 0 Comments

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You guys, I'm giddy. No, not because I hugged a baby panda bear. No, not because I discovered a great tasting vegan protein powder. No, not because Gareth Bale finally returned my phone call. Rather, I'm smiling and joyful because Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365 is out! I created this...

23 Jan Should Ball Skills Be Combined With Performance Training?

Posted at 15:00h in Blog, Soccer, Soccer Science by erica 0 Comments

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Trigger. Trigger. Trigger. Yes, this topic is a massive trigger for many. Should skill work be done with speed, acceleration and strength and power work? Should we bring the soccer ball, the hockey puck, the basketball, the golf club and the lacrosse stick to the gym? Moreover, should we hold...

11 Dec My Favorite Speed Drills for Soccer Players

Posted at 17:00h in Blog, Soccer, Speed by erica 0 Comments

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Spoiler to improving speed: be consistent and don't miss workouts. Why? Because speed development is complex. It takes time. It takes breaking down technique into detail. It takes consistent mastery. In order to improve speed, athletes must train under a multi-faceted program that involves improving mobility, posture, strength,...