To better understand why young female athletes (ages 8-12) shouldn't be rushed into advanced movements and speed programs like the pros, adults need to be educated on proper human development, growth, and maturation. This is something that needs to be taken seriously for the physical...
I could make a fortune by putting on a show and being like every other "soccer speed guru" on social media. Alas, I don't. As a result of operating in integrity and telling the truth about speed training, I have lost clients along the way. A lot...
Stop training speed with the just soccer ball. I love posting statements like this on social media because enraged people come out of the woodwork, without looking into its context and the actual programming of the coach. Just look, this caused a cacophony of responses: "You're not taking...
Home gyms exploded during COVID. In the first month of lock down, you would be hard pressed to find gym equipment left to buy on Amazon. Everyone was snagging their dumbbells, pull-up bars, resistance bands, and for the more serious lifters, full blown squat racks. There...
It can be frustrating to see your young athlete as the slowest one out there. They're a step behind every play, they lack that electric spark, and it just seems every time they sprint, they're running through mud. Maybe your kid just isn't fast. Maybe they've done...
I didn’t sign up for strength training because I feared injury. Back in the early 2000s, strength coaches didn’t market their programs with the phrase “injury prevention.” The jargon in their marketing focused on speed, strength, and conditioning, and becoming bigger, faster, and stronger. I was sold. These...
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...
Speed is simple. Truth is, once you nail down the basics, you can add training variability in the form of higher jumps, multi-planar jumps, and different tempos in mechanical work. You also need to sprint FAST for less than 5-6 seconds with a 5 minute or more...
Most speed workouts on Instagram are a scam. In fact, the majority of social media youth trainers are charlatans. They're not training absolute speed. They're selling a quick fix, fancy workout that promises overnight results. They're putting your kid through workouts that are making them slower. Speed...
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...