Mental health is a touchy subject. Especially when it comes to sport performance, there is a stigma around speaking out about anxiety and the stressors of being an athlete. You're supposed to be the tough one. The resilient one. The gracious one. The strong one. But alas,...
If everyone would take their children to the playground for an hour a day, run around it fast, run hard for 60 seconds or more, rest to eat oranges for a few minutes, then repeat, I wouldn't need to write this article. Alas, here I am:...
Dear Youth Athlete, You're not a soccer player. You're not a basketball player. You're not a volleyball player. You're not a hockey player. You're a kid. In fact, you're a kid with a multitude of hobbies, aspirations, and talents. Yes, you might be good at one sport over the other, but...
"It was the best of times...
Overuse injuries are a lot like stepping on dog poop: the more you ignore there's a problem, the more it's going to stink. I mean, come on...
Dear Strong Female Athlete, Take up space. In fact, so much space that the world rumbles from your strength, people's hearts vibrate from how loud you roar, your friends drop their jaws at your relentless confidence, and the weak are inspired by how hard you go after...
Tip: strap in. Youth soccer is a wild ride. Whether you're a soccer kid or parent, you need to get comfortable with one constant: none of this will ever be smooth sailing. I've been involved in the game for over 20 years, and let me tell you, it's...
Are you a new strength coach who preaches the process to athletes, yet you fail to embody it yourself? Are you a new strength coach who rolls his eyes at the thought of training a 6th grader? Are you a new strength coach who wants to work...
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...
Sport science technology is like owning a sexy car: it won't last if you don't have a good mechanic. While most clubs utilize technology in an effective manner - to monitor player loads, elicit a specific conditioning effect, customize to the individual, and tweak fitness programming...