Leveling up on the pitch means optimizing all components of performance - from physical training, to stress management and recovery, to nutrition, to sleep, to relationships, to purpose, to community - in order to be your best self and show up empowered and resilient, you must take inventory of these seven pieces. The hard truth is being relentlessly consistent with being aware of your weaknesses, analyzing where you fall short, and taking the daily actions steps to improve. To become your best on the pitch and off, it's time to be strict with yourself and get out of old habits that weren't serving you.    Follow me on Twitter and Instagram. Find articles on youth female athlete speed, strength, conditioning and mindset training on my blog. Join thousands and get my year-round soccer fitness workbook Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365. If you are a coach who needs consulting, or if you are a young athlete who needs coaching, to work with me online, apply HERE.