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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 releases this Friday April...
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...
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,...
In-season strength training is like Walmart: get your crap, and get out. The good news is, it does not have to be long or complicated. Look, I understand the youth soccer season is hectic and overwhelming. The duress of the schedule leaves kids and parents wondering when...
This much I know: youth soccer players train and play more than professionals. The year-round schedule is packed with practices, technical training sessions, free play nights, games and tournaments. And sometimes, players play two to three games a week with an itty bitty 24-hour recovery window. Excuse me,...