If you're reading this article, please take what I say and think critically. You don't need to do what I did, but consider this perspective, too. Every young girl's journey to college soccer will be different, and I'm not ignorant to the fact that the D1...
I've been training youth female athletes for 14 years in speed, strength, and conditioning - starting off in Baltimore, MD for several years, then coming down to Tampa, Florida to impact a new group of young girls. I started my coaching journey in Baltimore, Maryland, worked...
I'm sick of social media. Peruse your feed and you'll see posts that promise all the quick fixes and play to your insatiable desire for instant gratification. It knows how to deceive you, keep you scrolling, and search for that "thing" to save you. Your eyes stare...
I chased a quick fix for my health. And I got worse. For two years, I tried every supplement, protocol, and bio-hack to get my health back. From vitamin IVs, to gut healing protocols, to infrared saunas, and to detoxes, nothing worked. It backfired and made...
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...
Recently, I've been asking the question: are girls soccer players becoming soft? Before you get all up in arms and say I'm being too harsh, hear me out. The youth girls game is becoming more intense, fast paced, and demanding. The top travel leagues are now year-round,...
The research is clear: athletes who return to sport before 9 months post-op have a seven-fold higher rate of getting a second ACL tear compared to those who delayed their return. Sadly, more and more girls soccer players return to full playing prior to the 9...
*This blog on heavy lifting is directed toward girls age 13/14 and up. Younger ones must master a variety of motor skills, work on movement patterns, play multiple sports, and build a strong foundation first. Listen to a podcast on younger ones HERE. Originally published by...
Female athletes, I have a question. Are you doing intentional work, or busy work? Seriously ask yourself this question. It's something you need to get clear on to move to the next level and to reach your performance goals. Too often, many of you think working out is...
"I'm a Youth Female Athlete Performance Coach," I said at a holiday party with family and friends. I received blank stares and confused faces, then someone asked, "so...