Meet February’s Champion of the Month
Liv Schortmann is an outgoing, strong and talented young woman who embodies every aspect of what it means to be a champion. We are …
Soccer
You can’t teach speed
I’ve heard this so many times. Speed is natural. You either have it or you don’t. The phrase “you can’t teach speed” is short …
What To Do After the Fall Sports Season
Many young athletes are seeing their Fall season coming to an end, yet for some they are enjoying post-season play. One of the most …
How to Play High School and Club Soccer
Being a High School Soccer player that also plays club soccer can be tricky depending on where you live and how the club you …
3 Things Your Young Athletes Need Today
I’m writing this from the view of a Sports Performance Coach, Soccer Coach and Parent. I have this perspective because I am all three, …
Conditioning for the HS Soccer Player – Stop Jogging Laps Part 2
There are many goals that our high school and college athletes have. Most of the desired outcome revolve around speed, strength and conditioning. Sure, …
Conditioning For Youth Soccer Players Stop Jogging Laps
Did you ever think we’d be talking about conditioning programs for players under the age of 12? I didn’t either. I just wrote another …
Meet October’s Champion of the Month
Julia Lawrence has illustrated exactly what it means to be mentally tough, perseverant and coachable. When adversity strikes it is so easy to lose …
Podcast -What is youth soccer strength & conditioning?
In addition to running the gym, coaching, speaking and consulting internationally…one of my favorite things to do is hop on a Podcast with another …
Coaching the Female Athlete
An athlete, any athlete, enters the room for a training session. You greet your athlete emphatically, as customary, laying out a global expectation for …