Happy Easter everyone! Just a reminder eggs are a fantastic source of protein, so enjoy some deviled eggs, and get your cardio in (preferably not in that order)!
2023-04-10 02:09:19 +0000 UTC View PostScenery: The amazing part about taking outdoor jogs is you never know what new amazing locations you may stumble across. 10/10 recommend bringing a mini ball š¤£ā½ļø
2023-04-08 05:12:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Thereās only one way to throw a soccer ball 40+ yards. Train back and biceps to failure ššŖš¼ Unless youāre that one acrobatic soccer player that can do a front flip before a throw in, this is the way.
2023-04-07 02:39:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Vitamin D: One thing Iāll be taking extra advantage of this summer is getting more sunlight. The benefits of vitamin D through simply sitting under the sun is super important. Through Vitamin D alone, you are able to absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus significantly. This is fantastic for building stronger bones, reducing inflammation, and even controlling infections.
2023-04-05 20:17:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Toe touches: The toe touch exercise fully engages the abdominal wall and helps to tone the abs, itās a great thing to focus on when performing mobility exercises. This exercise also helps to improve your posture, flexibility, balance and even hamstrings.
2023-04-05 04:58:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Mechanical Monday: Today we got a little mechanical with the mini ball. Focused on precise keepy-ups with consistency. My streak for the day was 28, although itās not ideally what I want, the important part is got it done ā .
2023-04-03 22:43:02 +0000 UTC View Post
For all of my fellow keepers. Letās talk about hand placement. The most important part of a keepers job is catching, distributing, and parrying the ball, in doing this we need to make sure the hands know where to go. No matter how youāre catching the ball you must make sure your hands are placed exactly how mine are, with your thumbs reaching down to the bottom of the ball. Create a triangle shape with your hands, then place your hands on the ball. This is roughly the position you want every single time, for this provides your hands with the most resistance possible to contain and control the ball regardless of power. Happy catching!
2023-04-03 03:49:14 +0000 UTC View Post
I know I preach consistency a lot, but itās for a good reason. Iāve been in the gym 3+ days a week for the past 7 years, and played soccer since I was 4 years old. As much as I wish it was genetics that got me here, I attribute all of my strengths and results to the consistency in training and diet.
2023-04-01 21:23:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Fun Friday! Hit arms today and finished off with some abs in the sun āļø. Came here straight here after my workout and couldnāt have been happier with the decision. Enjoy the weekend!
2023-04-01 01:57:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Nothing like some late night futsal! Today i was feeling extra sore after a couple games, so I had to stretch it out before I left. Remember stretching right after a game or even just a leg day is crucial for preventing aching muscles the next day.
2023-03-31 03:23:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Ankle stretch: The benefits to this stretch are so important, especially in the realm of soccer and weight lifting. It involves: *Opening and strengthening the ankles. *Provides strong stimulation of the four meridians ( main pathways that transport blo0d throughout the body) flowing through the feet and ankles. * Offers a great counter pose for squatting or toe exercises. If you want a greater connection to the mobility in your feet. I highly recommend adding this to your list of stretches.
2023-03-29 23:50:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Started this morning off with a little bit of footwork, now Iām gonna finish out with a heavy evening leg day, stay tuned for the story š Message me what your favorite workout is!
2023-03-28 19:58:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Shirts versus skins, you in? š The thing I love the most about soccer is it can played almost anywhere. The goals can consist of two shirts each, and out of bounds can be water bottles. Itās the beautiful game for so many reasons, and thatās one of them.
2023-03-28 00:02:52 +0000 UTC View Post
My favorite all time action: kicking Before freshman year in high school, I could barely get the ball off the ground. Now, my record distance on a free kick is 65 yards. As easy as it is to say power isnāt everything in soccer, increasing my quad strength in the gym sure did help. Thatās why whenever I hear someone say they donāt workout cause they donāt want to get too big, I laugh.
2023-03-27 02:55:56 +0000 UTC View Post
This type of drill is easily becoming my new favorite workout for improving footwork. The best thing about it is it is it can be setup in a completely random fashion. Simply place the cones in a random method, then try to dribble threw them all with no mistakes. Itās extremely good for working on micro touches, so toe touches on the ball would be a great warmup to begin with.
2023-03-25 23:25:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Strength is the name of the game. Having strength in your arsenal especially in the world of soccer has many benefits. Here a few right off the top of my head: 1. Body blocking. Great for defending the ball. 2. Mass. Makes it much harder to knock down. 3. Power. Whether striking the ball or saving it as a goal keeper, youāll need strength to do it.
2023-03-24 22:24:28 +0000 UTC View PostThe pre season fit: Before school even started. The team was required to show up a month early to go through pre season trainings. These are the daily workouts we weāre required to attend for 5 days out of the week dressed in only black: 1. 6:30am runs with the team. Every Monday was a time trial for a 1, 2 or 3 mile run. 2. 2:00pm sweat session consisted of heavy agility and cone drills, If we were lucky, we got to break the balls out and do some cone work with the ball. 3. 6:00pm game night, weād line the goals up on the field and do half field 6v6ās and switch out the teams after whoever scored 2 goals first. Would you enjoy it?
2023-03-23 22:30:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Consistency and purpose is the name of the game. It may seem like it takes I take a long time to get these drills done every day, but it honestly takes no longer than 30 minutes, and your body does the rest. Simply familiarize yourself with the ball and learn the basics: passing, dribbling and shooting is all you need to perfect. Happy hump day and get your passes in!
2023-03-23 00:21:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Yāall know the drill: We got some post workout agility drills to keep me on my toes, then afterwards will consist of a fat protein shake and steam shower. Remember, itās the most rewarding to do agility practice after youāre tired from a workout, for itāll feel like youāre at that 90th minute mark pushing everything you got. Itāll be hard, itāll be tough, but the reward is worth it!
2023-03-21 21:26:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Terrain: One thing Iāve learned in my endeavors of college soccer is good terrain is not promised. Fields are never going to be the same, nor perfect. Itās a good habit to experience different fields especially if you played a lot on turf fields like I did. This way youāre accustomed to the field and can adjust your gameplay accordingly.
2023-03-20 20:40:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Sunday Fun Day! I like starting the week off with a bang, so some upper body it is. Top it off with some cardio and ball work and boom, youāre ready for the week!
2023-03-20 02:59:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe better you are with close quarter dribbling, the better off youāll be in the attacking third. Once youāre able to dribble like a pro, itāll be extremely hard for defenders to stop you, for their tackle will be just another cone for you to dribble around.
2023-03-18 19:02:09 +0000 UTC View Post
The studās ideal favorite day of the week: 1. Breakfast 2. Back and Biās 3. Cardio 4. Lunch 5. Juggling and footwork skills while sore from leg day 6. Sauna & steam room 7. Dinner 8. You ššš
2023-03-17 19:37:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Soccer players can be strong too! Hear me out. For as long as Iāve been playing. Iāve always been told I have a soccer player build (although I was 40lbs less). As soon as I put on a little bit of size, itās like the whole world turned and now everyone says I look like a football player. Soccer players NEED strength. The amount of power behind my kicks, throw ins and even just sprint speed have all climbed as Iāve put on healthy weight. Not to mention my dribbling speed and skill moves have slightly improved. Now donāt get me wrong, you can definitely put weight on incorrectly. Diet is super important in doing this correctly. With the right diet and training, anything is possible.
2023-03-16 19:30:51 +0000 UTC View Post
The beauty of the sport is it can be enjoyed anywhere and anytime. It all depends on your mentality and what you want out of it. If youāre trying to simply increase your familiarity with the ball. The best thing you can do is keep it around you all the time.
2023-03-15 17:11:37 +0000 UTC View Post
The more I play, the more I find myself in a greater connection with my body. Itās almost like my mind to muscle connection is improving š. If thereās anything Iāve learned from being in sports, itās the more you put in, the more you get out.
2023-03-14 02:04:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Your surroundings define you: I keep a soccer ball in my trunk at all times, and I have them all around my room. If you truly love something, youāll incorporate it to your daily life.
2023-03-12 22:21:15 +0000 UTC View PostCalculated trainings: Itās important to make sure youāre getting game like reps at least once or twice a week. Doing personalized shooting, dribbling or juggling skills are great, but you canāt forget the big picture. Some games you only have a 1 or 2 chances to shoot, so itās important to make the most out of them when you can.
2023-03-12 01:30:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Would you have me on your team? šš Although personal skill is so important in the game of soccer, the reality is the game is a team sport. You have to be willing to compromise with other players in order to be successful. Many teammates in the past have caused me trouble, but itās vital to work out the differences so you can thrive together.
2023-03-10 16:25:06 +0000 UTC View Post