Injuries suck. No one wants to be sidelined and watch the rest of the squad training and having fun and going hard. However, in order to truly heal and come back stronger, you have to analyze what has been causing you pain, and tweak accordingly. This episode discusses several ways to heal yourself, and how to outsource to a professional to come back better than you were prior to injury. It's not enough to be pain free. How are you adjusting your life so you can return to the pitch more explosive, more powerful and stronger than ever before? To work with me online, whether you're a player who needs a remote program, or a coach who wants to be mentored, book a call HERE.
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For a year-round speed, strength and conditioning workbook for female soccer players who want to become their strongest selves, get my book, Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365.
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Having only superficial meanings to train - get the scholarship, get the awards, look good, get faster, etc are not enough. Stop. Right. There. There is a far greater secret to accomplish anything on the pitch and in life. What is it? Find out in this next episode where I force you to dig deep, get clear on your values, and find meaning with who you wish to be.
To work with me online, whether you're a player who needs a remote program, or a coach who wants to be mentored, book a call HERE.
For a year-round speed, strength and conditioning workbook for female soccer players who want to become their strongest selves, get my book, Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365.
To purchase Soccer Queens Apparel, SHOP HERE.

It's tough out there for a young female athlete. There's injuries, gossip, degrading coaches, tight competition, recruiting stress and so much more. In order for a young girl to shine her brightest, it becomes paramount to remember her strengths, calm her internal state and walk onto the pitch with confidence. Coach Shay Haddow provides actionable steps for female soccer players to feel their most empowered on and off the field. To work with me online, whether you're a player who needs a remote program, or a coach who wants to be mentored, book a call HERE.
For a year-round speed, strength and conditioning workbook for female soccer players who want to become their strongest selves, get my book, Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365.
To purchase Soccer Queens Apparel, SHOP HERE.

No matter how strong, fast and prepared you are physically, the potential to crack under pressure due to a poor mental state will kill you. This episode dives into how to begin meditating as a daily, non-negotiable practice, so you can calm your internal state for better focus, creativity, and motivation to perform at a high level.
To work with me online, whether you're a player who needs a remote program, or a coach who wants to be mentored, book a call HERE.
For a year-round speed, strength and conditioning workbook for female soccer players who want to become their strongest selves, get my book, Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365.
To buy Soccer Queens Apparel, SHOP HERE.

Former college teammate of mine, Sarah Gieszl, comes on the show to discuss her battle with bulimia and anorexia as a college soccer player. Her story is one on hope, friendship and strength. She shares how she crawled out of rock bottom to completely shift her life in a new, empowering direction, and become fully healed today as a strong woman now in medical school.

To work with me online, whether you're a player who needs a remote program, or a coach who wants to be mentored, book a call HERE.
For a year-round speed, strength and conditioning workbook for female soccer players who want to become their strongest selves, get my book, Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365.

Preparing yourself as much as possible, in fact, over-preparing and dialing in relentlessly on your training and mental wellbeing, allows you to walk on the field with confidence and conviction. You also have to prepare yourself relentlessly for the challenges and rock bottoms in life so you can handle anything that comes your way, especially during times of COVID-19. My guest Dr. Tommy John, a holistic human builder with over 20 years in performance and healing, gives the tough love young girls need to play sports fearlessly, and to approach life fiercely during this fear-based time.

To work with me online, whether you're a player who needs a remote program, or a coach who wants to be mentored, book a call HERE.
For a year-round speed, strength and conditioning workbook for female soccer players who want to become their strongest selves, get my book, Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365.
To get Soccer Queens Apparel, go HERE.

Food is not only medicine, but it is fuel athletes need to thrive. In order to sustain your energy throughout the rigorous demands of sports, you have to be nourishing your body like a high level athlete who is explosive, strong and conditioned. Registered Sports Dietician and former D1 soccer player, Jaimee Cooper, discusses the dangers of under-fueling, the importance of nutritional balance, why you need to build muscle as a growing female athlete, and how to find joy in your meals.

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I kick this episode off with the story on how soccer saved my life, and how amidst despair, depression and a severe rock bottom, I was able to crawl out, remind myself who I was, and trust myself to move forward to follow my passions. This episode will make you cry, but if there is anything you get from it, it's to remind yourself of your values and do whatever you can to fight for them. Create the world you want to live in, despite the noise and fear, and take back your power.
To work with me online, whether you're a player who needs a remote program, or a coach who wants to be mentored, book a call HERE.
For a year-round speed, strength and conditioning workbook for female soccer players who want to become their strongest selves, get my book, Total Youth Soccer Fitness 365.

As long as you are an athlete, you will compare yourself to others who are crushing it. While you cannot totally end comparison, you can turn it into productive energy to focus on your own strengths, get to work on your weaknesses, and continue to level up. Do not let comparison be the thief of joy. Let it be an impetus for personal growth and empowered action. 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.  

 

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.