I'll say it over and over again. "Be consistent with the basics." I've said it endlessly over the years, in fact louder each time. I don't care if the message has been blasted ad nauseam, and you're tired of hearing it. Let's push you even more. Consistency, in...
First things first: it's okay to chase muscle and build better body composition. When we are talking to female athletes who want to raise the ceiling on their performance - their speed, change of direction ability, endurance, and power output - having more muscle is...
Before the pandemic began, I was deep in the remote training world already. Of course, when I began coaching online I had no clue what I was doing, and I was definitely winging it, to say the least. I took payments via PayPal. I had...
You heard me right. This entire blog is on nasal breathing. I know, I know. It's not as exciting as my previous pieces comparing sport specialization to Game of Thrones, nor is it as captivating as comparing performance training to a five course meal at a Michelin...
Conditioning for soccer players needs to be a higher intensity than the game. Here's what soccer players already cover: - Aerobic fitness - Jogging motor pattern They tick these boxes during warm-up, during technical drills, and low to moderate intensity small-sided games. Here's what soccer players need: high intensity...
Never have I felt so radiant, so alive, so overjoyed, and so vibrant in my entire life. Welcome to me being 32-years-old. It's downright exhilarating. If someone were to tell me a decade ago I would feel at my prime on my 32nd birthday, I would've told...
Mini Bands for Hip Strength Every female athlete needs a mini band in her bag. This is the first piece of equipment I recommend my remote and in person athletes get to be successful in our program. Mini bands are incredibly versatile and can be used...
"Joint laxity increases during the cycle!" "Females are more susceptible to ACL!" "Their hormones are crazy!" Blah, blah, blah. We've heard these phrases time and time again regarding the female athlete and risk for ACL injury, but look. I'm ready to discuss actionable solutions that empower her: - Year-round resistance...
Female soccer players need more high intensity running. Not just from small-sided games where they undergo hundreds of cuts and changes of direction. They need high intensity running where they work on speed and speed endurance. In the past, I've written dissertations on conditioning for soccer players,...
I got recruited at a high school soccer game. Yes, you heard me right. A high school soccer game. Mind you, it was a state championship final, and we were one of the top high school teams in Maryland who produced Division I beasts. The level was...