Abs: Abs can be done absolutely anywhere and at anytime if you know what to look for. It takes 21 days to completely build a habit. Be consistent and you’ll adapt, I promise. I would do this hold for 5-10 minutes and that’s it, don’t be afraid to shake it up with other variations though. Having a strong core is vital for soccer, so don’t forget to skip it!
2023-01-31 19:25:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Post workout stretch: How you handle yourself after a workout can arguably be more important than the workout itself. It’s vital that you stretch and properly nourish yourself after an intense training, otherwise you’ll be extremely sore and tired. After my morning collegiate trainings, some kids would go back to their dorms and sleep. Others would stretch, then go to the cafe to eat breakfast. 9 times out of 10, the ones who stretched and ate were ready to go for the evening session, whereas the kids who went to sleep were tired and cramping. Nourishment and stretching is the key!
2023-01-30 02:43:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Nothing beats a juggling session after a hard workout on a sunny day ☀️. The reason I love this form of cardio is soulfully for getting outdoors. I make it a high priority, because the feeling afterwards is mesmerizing. No matter what your day consists of afterwards, you feel tapped in and accomplished for the day.
2023-01-28 03:10:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Back day!!! Hands down the best reason for training back is for throw ins. During my high school soccer games. We would force one of the worst players on our team to play, for the soul purpose of his throw ins. He was horrible with his feet, but because he trained so much, he could throw in a ball from almost half field. This was a devastating concern for the opponents, for it was a lethal attack every single time. We’d push all our numbers up, and we probably scored 3 times off a header, and gained several corner kicks out of it in return. Muscle is important, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
2023-01-26 01:42:43 +0000 UTC View PostMonday morning burnout!!! I love getting my heart rate up in the sauna for an intense sweat session. The feeling of walking out of the gym afterwards is indescribable. I know know! It’s a different form of cardio then juggling, but I don’t like the cold, so this is my alternative 🤷🏻♂️🤣.
2023-01-23 17:40:59 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday shenanigans 😝 Was feeling goofy in between running my errands. One of the reasons I love this game so much, is because you can literally enjoy it anywhere!
2023-01-22 03:54:10 +0000 UTC View PostIt’s harder than it looks I promise 😅. As I mentioned in the past, the benefits to using a smaller ball are almost endless. The surface area is way less, making your room for error much smaller. It’s a great practice to familiarize yourself with, for your overall touch will improve greatly. Get yourself one and tell me how many you can get! 👀 My record is 150 😝
2023-01-19 15:53:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Rest days: As fantastic as it is to constantly stay active and workout, it’s vital for your body to recover and decompress every once and a while. Don’t be afraid to kick back and purposefully do nothing every once and a while. You deserve it!!
2023-01-16 20:19:00 +0000 UTC View Post
When I find myself indoors for a long period of time. The best feeling in the world is getting to the field on a hot day with nothing but time to grind. Listed below you’ll find my normal routine: • Warmup stretches • Toe touches on the ball • Juggling drills • Dribbling drills • First touch practice • Shooting drills.
2023-01-14 19:09:34 +0000 UTC View Post
We all knew it was coming.. Strength: Despite what many people say about the sport, soccer is a physical game. I can’t tell you how many times especially as a keeper, I wished I was a bigger body for people to challenge. Whether it be in the air or a 1v1, having more strength and weight would have altered many people from attempting to make contact with me. Most importantly, I would have been much more comfortable challenging the ball, and wouldn’t have gotten hurt as much.
2023-01-12 03:46:38 +0000 UTC View Post
If you feel good, you’ll play good. Keeping your body fully nourished and at a healthy state will make it so much easier to focus on what really matters: Coordination, ability and consistency. Every player has their strengths and weaknesses in their gameplay, but if you can’t make it through the full 90 minute game, it becomes hard for a coach to truly analyze your value. Eat clean, train properly, and the results will follow.
2023-01-10 01:09:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Just when I find myself struggling to juggle a normal ball, I break this little guy out to keep me on my toes. The benefit to it is since surface area to juggle significantly shrinks, my touch has to be twice as precise. The result- when I go back to a normal ball, it’s way easier than before. 10/10 recommended it for improving your touch.
2023-01-05 23:34:31 +0000 UTC View Post
People try to make the argument that weight training slows you down. Well If Ronaldo can have a Greek God’s physique and play at the highest level possible. I say I can do the same 😤
2023-01-03 19:26:53 +0000 UTC View PostSpeed: You ever notice soccer players moving with unbelievable speed and coordination? Well I guarantee you they use this drill. The goal of this exercise is to familiarize your hips with the movement of reaching for the ball and pulling it to any desired direction. We did this drill almost every week on my college team, it’s vital for if you plan on driving your hips with speed. Gradually increase the intervals of time you do this for, and I guarantee you’ll see results.
2023-01-01 23:23:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy New Years Eve Eve!! This year has been such a dramatic change, I’m eager to see what 2023 has to offer. I love each and every one of you and can’t wait to show you what I have planned. 😝
2022-12-30 22:28:22 +0000 UTC View Post
The benefits to juggling are almost endless, here’s a couple reasons I enjoy them so much: • Improves your timing and body control. • Improves your balance as a player. • Boosts your ability to concentrate. • Improves your first touch. • Last but not least, it’s easily my favorite way to do cardio. Count how many you can get in a row!
2022-12-28 19:40:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Merry Christmas!!! No better way to burn off the cookies and milk then some quick keepy ups ⚽️🎄
2022-12-25 21:03:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Was doing some last minute late night Christmas shopping and stumbled across this bad boy. You know damn well I didn’t hesitate ;)
2022-12-23 21:18:34 +0000 UTC View Post
When you love what you do, no matter how confined you are, you can always find a way to do it! ⚽️
2022-12-21 16:42:56 +0000 UTC View PostPassing and opening up the hips: A great way to determine someone’s level of play is shown in how they pass and receive a ball. Defenders can sometimes be fast to put pressure on you. In return, you should always be ready to quickly receive, but distribute the ball as well.
2022-12-18 21:38:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Time moves forward whether you’re ready or not, but when I have a ball at my feet, it’s almost as if time revolves around me. Wherever it is you achieve this feeling, keep pursuing it. You’ll thank yourself later.
2022-12-14 05:23:59 +0000 UTC View PostTo gain open dribbling lanes in a game, you must catch your opponent with an unexpected event. They call it the beautiful game for a reason.
2022-12-12 05:37:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Picture 1-4 was taken in about 1.2 seconds. You wanna mark me? 👀
2022-12-10 07:48:54 +0000 UTC View Postkeep it simple. As a keeper it was important my hand eye coordination was Impeccable (I’m rusty go easy on me). Kicking and throwing at a random wall was the perfect way for me to test my reaction time without the need of another teammate. I did this a lot with a tennis ball as well. The mere movement and coordination of catching the ball does wonders. It’s easier to train your coordination than you think. See how many you can catch in a row!
2022-12-06 05:49:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Every single goalkeeper in the World Cup so far:
2022-12-03 23:51:17 +0000 UTC View Post
The shirt says it all. Do what you love and do it to the best of your capabilities. Life is too short to take it for granted. If there’s something you want to pursue, chase it no matter what. I’ve been playing soccer for 17 years, and I feel alive every single time. #livestrong
2022-12-01 22:24:52 +0000 UTC View PostOne touch finishing: Often times in a real game, the ball is not in a picture perfect scenario. The ball bounces often and sometimes you don’t have enough time to take a touch before the defender gets to it. In return, you need to learn the beautiful skill of one touch finishing. Having one touch finishing in your arsenal will make you a lethal attacker. Simply set yourself up in the situation I presented, or even just toss it in front of you and try connecting while it’s in midair.
2022-11-28 19:07:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe art of getting around defenders: Here is one of the many practices strikers perform in order to get past their defenders. Doing a quick move to make the defender hesitate is all it takes to make a difference. During my time playing college soccer, I observed this step over frequently. Give it a shot!
2022-11-27 02:30:40 +0000 UTC View PostSoccer is an extreme lower body sport. In order to increase power in striking and explosiveness, my solution has been hitting heavy squats. Although you don’t need to perform heavy lifts to this degree, I deemed it necessary for the sake of building up the strength to kick 60 yards. My coach always said if we couldn’t send a goal kick past half field, we couldn’t play. If you wanna increase your power, I recommend hitting some heavy squats, recovering with lots of protein, then go out a day later to hit some long balls. It worked for me!
2022-11-22 02:16:09 +0000 UTC View PostSunday Fun day! The more you familiarize yourself with your touch, the easier the game becomes. The beauty in playing so often is everything becomes second nature. Try some juggling sessions for a week or even month straight, and I promise you’ll notice massive improvements. Tell me how many you get!!
2022-11-20 06:14:02 +0000 UTC View Post